ALDI'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: NOTED PREMISE SELLING FOOD ITEMS (CILANTRO) WITH NO PROOF OF AN IDENTIFIABLE APPROVED SOURCE (INVOICES,RECEIPTS OR PROOF OF PURCHASE). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE INVOICES OF ALL FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE AT LOCATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B).

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED NO PLUMBED TOILETS OR PLUMBED HAND WASHING SINKS INSIDE STORE FOR EMPLOYEES, WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PREMISE IS UNDERGOING CONSTRUCTION AND EMPLOYEES ARE USING PORTABLE TOILETS AND HAND SINK LOCATED OUTSIDE THE PREMISE IN THE PARKING LOT. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT SOME DOORS OF THE DISPLAY COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. - NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AT DOORS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNIT.

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 SHELVES INSIDE THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT.

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE DISPLAY/WALK IN COOLERS AND THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT CLEANING ROOM.

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: NOTED CRACKS ON WALLS, PEELING PAINT, AND MISSING CEILING TILE PANELS AT THE EQUIPMENT CLEANING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS, REPAIR CLEAN AND REPAIR THE PEELING PAINT AND REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING PANELS.

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: NOTED CRACKS ON WALLS, PEELING PAINT, AND MISSING CEILING TILE PANELS AT THE EQUIPMENT CLEANING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS, REPAIR CLEAN AND REPAIR THE PEELING PAINT AND REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING PANELS.

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.