ANDY'S DELI Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40f or less in walk in cooler (left side of cooler) at time of inspection, list of foods not meeting temperature requirements are as follows: Meatballs at 46.7f, Meat stew at 47.3f, Stuffed cabbage rolls, at 45.8f, Pork Loin, at 46.5f, Ground chicken at 45.8f, Hunter stew, 47.3f, Boiled eggs at 46.3f, Sauce at 46.2f, Pasta at 47.3f, mgmt., discarded products at once approximate value $ 960.00, and approximate weight 220 lbs., (walk in cooler temperature was at 40.7f), Citation issued #H000071347, with a court date of 8/18/2011, at 400 W Superior in room #112 at 9:00 AM.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Found/observed walk in cooler exterior door not rodent proofed, door had gaps ranging from 1/2 inch, to 1/4 inch on bottom, side of door, also found garage doors of storage area not rodent proofed doors had 1/4 inch gaps on bottom, and side of doors. Citation issued #H000071347 with a court date of 8/18/2011, at 400 W. Superior in room #112, at 9:00 AM.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3 compartment sink, counter in [rep areas that had rust, shall be repair, removed.

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: non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving(walk in cooler), prep tables, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in locker room, rear storage areas under shelving, hot water heater closet areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in locker room, rear storage areas under shelving, hot water heater closet areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

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.