AWAMI BAZAAR & ZABIHA MEAT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DISPLAY ON THE FRONT COUNTER NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE . PASTRIES AND EMPANADA MADE WITH MILK AND EGGS, AND MEAT INSIDE AT 59F-60F TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER NOT IN ROOM TEMPERATURE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $64.00,TOTAL 12 LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.

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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LABEL, NAME OF THE COMPANY,ADDRESS,TEL #,INGREDIENTS AND NAME OF THE PRODUCT FOR All CHAPATI AND DRY DATES PACKAGED FOR SALE.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER(INTERIOR PANEL OF THE DOOR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR). MUST DEFROST THE TWO CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP BOX AND MAINTAIN.

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: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE DISPLAY SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE STORE WITH MINIMAL DUST BUILT UP.

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: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL DISPLAY REACH IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER, FLOOR UNDER THE PALLETS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER, AND UNDER ALL THE PALLETS AND SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE STORE.CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER FOR THE GOAT, FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR AREA,PREP AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE SODA AND MILK CRATE BEING USED AS A PALLET. MUST REPLACE WITH REGULAR PALLET TO BE ABLE TO CLEAN THE 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: STAINED CEILING TILES, MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA/PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. CRACKED AND MISSING WALL TILES ON THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE REAR AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WALL TILES.DAMAGED WALLS BESIDE THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETR IN ALL CHEST FREEZER, WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER, DISPLAY COOLER FOR THE RAW MEAT. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

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: CLUTTER BESIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE REAR AREA(CHAIRS, ELECTRIC FAN, SHELVINGS, CARBOARD, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT BEING USED AND ORGANIZE THE AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

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: CLUTTER BESIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE REAR AREA(CHAIRS, ELECTRIC FAN, SHELVINGS, CARBOARD, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT BEING USED AND ORGANIZE THE AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

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.