ADAM FOODS MINI MART INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED OUT DATED PERSONAL FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE CUSTOMER REACH IN UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN PERSONAL COOLING UNIT AWAY FROM CUSTOMER GOODS.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN WOOD AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE MOLD BUILD UP AND OR MOISTURE BUILD UP.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CLOSET NEAR THE SODA AREA ON THE SALES FLOOR WITH A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER OF TOOLS AND OTHER ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND CLEAR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE REAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE REAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.