BIG APPLE FINER FOODS INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED SUCH AS CUTTING OF CANTALOUPE,WATERMELONS,HONEY DEW MELONS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND POST CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA,DAMAGED EXTERIOR DOOR HINGES ON PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER #1,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON DAIRY WALK IN COOLER & PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER #1.MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER #2.

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 DEBRI FROM ROLLING CARTS IN PRODUCE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER,FAN GUARDS IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER #2.

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 DBERI FROM FLOOR IN PRODUCE PREP AREA,ALL PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,UNDER PALLETS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AND REAR RECEIVING AREA,SALES FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF REACH IN FREEZER ON SALES 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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES AND WALL UNDER STAIR CASE IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER #2.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER IN PREP AREA & #2 AND 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN PRODUCE PREP AREA

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN PRODUCE PREP AREA

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.