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Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

79th Corner Store

2459 E 79th St

Last inspected Apr 1, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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1 inspection

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Apr 1, 2024

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5 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE TOILET IN THE WASHROOM AROUND THE PIPES; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES. OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN THE FURNACE CLOSET IN THE FLOOR; SEAL WHERE NEEDED.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 5Other

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT TO USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 38Pests

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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP A THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL DOOR AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY. OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH EXPOSED LIGHT; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS IN THE WALL AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR TO ELIMINATE LIGHT OBSERVED.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK IN THE CORNER AREA AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 1, 2024 · Original Source

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