Baltimore Food & Liquor Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN SAUSAGE LINKS DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NOT LABELED IN IN REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM AND RIGHT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR IN NORTH STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF EGGS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER, SEASONINGS AND CONDIMENTS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSDIE SMALL SANDWICH COOER IN FRONT SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATES STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON DRY FOOD AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTILCES SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA, CHIPPING WOOD SHELVES INSDIE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA, RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING IN REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SHELVING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS, CANS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOOR IN REAR POP STORAGE AREA, DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DELI AREA, MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER, DAMAGED FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, DAMAGED FLOOR AND WALL SURFACES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA, PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA, OPENING ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN SOUTH WASHROO, OPENING IN CEILING IN REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ALL FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DELI AREA, MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER, DAMAGED FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, DAMAGED FLOOR AND WALL SURFACES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA, PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA, OPENING ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN SOUTH WASHROO, OPENING IN CEILING IN REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ALL FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.