ALMITA SUPER MARKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD MEATS INSIDE FREEZER ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP ON DELI/MEAT DISPLAY COOLER CONDENSERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR MEATS IN FREEZER.

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: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL HANDLES AND EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT MEAT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

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: FLOOR LITTERED AT REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE MEAT PREP AREA.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FLOOR CLUTTERED IN STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE OF MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVED.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FLOOR CLUTTERED IN STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE OF MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVED.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.