BIG APPLE FINER FOODS INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RE-PACKING PRODUCE. NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PRODUCE RE-PACKING AREA BY TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. AFTER MY REQUEST EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C).CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RE-PACKING PRODUCE. NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK BY THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRODUCE DEPARTMENT,BROKEN PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER,MUST REPLACE SAID DISPENSER. PAPER TOWEL MUST BE MUST BE KEPT AT SAID SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WOOD RE-PACKING TABLE IN PRODUCE AREA BY TWO COMPARTMENT SINK NOT EASILY CLEANABLE,ROUGH SURFACE. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN PRODUCE RE-PACKING AREA,REPAIR CAUSE.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED REPAIRED WALL WITH WOOD INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM, NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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 REPAIRED WALL WITH WOOD INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM, NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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.