A & J FOOD MARKET INCORPORATED Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY HAS AN EXPIRED SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MANAGER STATES THAT HE TOOK THE CLASS TO RENEW HIS CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE BUT HIS ENROLLMENT INFORMATION IS NOT ON PREMISES TO VERIFY. INSTRUCTED THAT ENROLLMENT INFO IS REQUIRED TO BE ON PREMISES UNTIL THE NEW CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS OBTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND ON THE SELLING FLOOR WHERE FOOD IS STORED; MUST PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELVES.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE MEAT SAW, GRINDER AND CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT. PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE WASHROOM IN THE BUTCHER AREA.

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: OBSERVED THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO THE LEFT OF THE DOOR ENTERING THE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR WALL. OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED, DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM IN THE BUTCHER AREA AND IN THE BUTCHER AREA; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED IN THESE AREAS. CLEAN WALLS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BUTCHER AREA DISCONNECTED AND WATER DRAINING INTO A METAL CAN; EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR BY PUTTING THE PIPES BACK ON BUT THE SINK WAS STILL LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR SINK. ALSO OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK AND UNDER THE UTILITY SINK; MUST REPAIR BOTH LEAKS.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BUTCHER AREA DISCONNECTED AND WATER DRAINING INTO A METAL CAN; EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR BY PUTTING THE PIPES BACK ON BUT THE SINK WAS STILL LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR SINK. ALSO OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK AND UNDER THE UTILITY SINK; MUST REPAIR BOTH LEAKS.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.