CHICAGO FRESH MEAT & PRODUCE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE 12 TO 16 LIVE LARGE AND SMALL FLIES IN STOREROOM, REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND SALES FLOOR.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPRX. 4O MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON BOTTOM OF FOOD DISPLAY SHELVING, IN DRY STORAGE NEAR ROCK SALT, IN BEAUTY SUPPLY AREA ON WOODEN DISPLAY UNIT. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. RECOMMENDED TO SERVICE PREMISES ON AFTER 7/14/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS ON TOP CENTER, BOTTOM CENTER AND SIDES OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK IN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DEEPLY GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE OF BUTCHER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

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 UNSEALED WOODEN CRATES IN PRODUCE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND FOR NONABSORBENCY

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP INSTALLED FOR FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED WHEN TOILET IN MEN'S WASHROOM IS FLUSHED WATER RISES UP TO TOILET RIM, DOESN'T FLUSH AND WATER SITS IN TOILET BOWL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TOILET AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OBJECTS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALKIN FREEZER WITH SPILLAGE AND ICE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM FLOOR AND CLEAN SPILLAGE. OBSERVED SPLATTER ON WALLS IN DELI/MEAT AREA AND DISHWASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOUL SMELLING ODOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED INTO DRAIN OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

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 UNUSED STEAMER FOR FISH BEHIND MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS AND AGAINST WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR AND TO MOVE ITEMS AWAY FROM WALLS FOR CLEANABILTY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.

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 VENT COVER ATTACHMENT SEPARATING FROM CEILING ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN BEAUTY SUPPLY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPAINT WALL 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 MOP DRYING IN UTILITY SIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK TO DRY AND DRAIN MOPS PROPERLY IN UTILITY SINK.

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 MOP DRYING IN UTILITY SIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK TO DRY AND DRAIN MOPS PROPERLY IN UTILITY SINK.

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.