BIG DADDY FOOD MART Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: No hot running water under city pressure. Establishment has a 15 gallon hot water tank and performing mutiple duties and serving and preparing foods on premises. Hot water at 83.2 F at sinks. Instructed that establishment must have hot running water under city pressure. Recommend installing larger adequate size hot water tank to maintain hot running water during all times of operation. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Foods not protected during storage, preparation, display and service. Found deep freezer chest completely filled with various sealed and open packaged meats inside toilet room. Instructed that foods must be protected during storage at all times and must be stored and handled in sanitary matter. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(A).

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Front double set of entry doors has 1/4 inch gap across bottom. Instructed to rodent proof doors to prevent rodent and insect entry. Observed approximately 15 plus gnats in food prep area around drainboard and utility sink. Instructed to remove all evidence and detail clean areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violations not corrected 09-09-2011, report #634515: #32-Clean and maintain meat slicer, grinder, cutting board and tables. #34-Clean floors under shelves to remove dust where needed and in prep area under and around equipment. #40-Thermometers needed for refrigeration units without them(2-door meat cooler). #41-Remove unnecessary clutter where observed. Elevate stock 6inches or higher and away from wall. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Deli meat cooler sliding door not maintained. Instructed to replace broken glass. Pressed wood storage shelf in prep area not maintained. Instructed to repair and seal shelf or replace.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling tile not maintained in areas. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile. Holes noted around utiltiy sink faucet. Instructed to repair and seal openings.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Hot water faucet at three compartment sink not working. Instructed to repair faucet to supply hot running water.

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: Hot water faucet at three compartment sink not working. Instructed to repair faucet to supply hot running water.

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.