ADAM FOOD MART MORE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (NACHOS W/BEEF AND CHEESE) INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. NO BARRIER AT FOOD PREP/WAREWASHING AREA , OPEN AND FULLY ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER (IE DOOR, ETC) BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AND FOOD PREP AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. NO BARRIER AT FOOD PREP/WAREWASHING AREA , OPEN AND FULLY ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER (IE DOOR, ETC) BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AND FOOD PREP AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.