A & J FOOD MARKET INCORPORATED Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND GROUND BEEF IN HOT HOLDING UNIT IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 117F. THIS PRODUCT MUST EIHER BE RE-HEATED TO 165F OR COOKED TO AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 155F AND HELD AT 140F. IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. PRODUCT VOKUNTARILY DISCARDED. CITATION ISSUED- CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 5-7-13 ON REPORT #1155027 NOT CORRECTED:-35- REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND SALES AREAS. -41-: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN WEST STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN UNUSED FREEZER (FOUL ODOR). REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. CITATION ISSUED -SERIOUS FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE CRACKED GLASS IN DOOR TO REACH-IN FREEZER. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF SHELVES AND DOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN UP SPILLS IN WALK-IN POP COOLER.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS WINDOW LEDGES AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WEST STORAE ROOM.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE ALL MISSING LUGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER- RESISTENT BULBS IN THE COOLER.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE ALL MISSING LUGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER- RESISTENT BULBS IN THE COOLER.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.