BEVERLY HILLS FOOD MART Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED HOT DOGS 51.7-49.8F, BACON 49.2F, BOLOGNA 49.7F. SALAMI 49.2F, LUNCHABLES 48.3F DISPLAYED FOR SALE AND STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD $135 AND 30LBS OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES.

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: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE AREA, CABINETS UNDER FRONT COUNTER, DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.

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: REMOVE SPILLS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS NEAR ICE CREAM FREEZER, ATM MACHINE, UNUSED REACH-IN FREEZER, AND BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER (DUST BUILDUP, DIRT, DEBRIS).

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: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE ICEE MACHINE IN BEVERAGE AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.

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: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE ICEE MACHINE IN BEVERAGE AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.

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.