AL-AMIN GROCERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCORDING TO THE SANITIZE SOLUTION USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-5-16,REPORT #1938044 #32-OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON DEEP FREEZER IN THE SMALL REAR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO, DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZER ON THE PREMISES. GROCERY BAGS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN #33-OBSERVED MEAT SLICER/GRINDER, AND CONTACT SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. ALSO, DEEP FREEZER DOOR IS BROKEN ON THE NORTH WALL AND ON THE FREEZER IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #45- FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED TODAY 11-29-17 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: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: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. OBSERVED CUSTOMER BY THE CUTTING BOARD TABLE IN BUTCHER'S AREA,ANOTHER WALKING UPON TREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASHED HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PHYSICAL DIVIDER BETWEEN THE BUTCHER'S AREA AND CUSTOMER'S AREA. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED SINK.

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: OBSERVED DRY BLOOD ON FLOOR UNDER THE HANGED MEAT,INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE,AND MAINTAIN AREA.PROVIDE CONTAINER UNDER THE HANGED MEAT SO BLOOD DRIPS IN IT,NOT ON FLOOR.

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: HOLE ON WEST WALL BY THE LOG CHEST FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.REMOVE DEBRIS ON WALL UNDER THE MEAT SLICER.

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: HOLE ON WEST WALL BY THE LOG CHEST FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.REMOVE DEBRIS ON WALL UNDER THE MEAT SLICER.

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.