CITY FRESH MARKET Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES PRACTICING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES WERE SLICING FOOD PRODUCT AT THE DELI MEAT COUNTER, THEN LEFT AND ANSWERED THE PHONE WITH GLOVES ON. WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS CONTINUED TO SERVE MORE CUSTOMERS AT THE DELI COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES AT ALL TIMES AND WASH HANDS BEFORE CHANGING GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED 3 HAND WASH SINKS AT SEPARATE PREP AREAS INACCESSIBLE WITH GARBAGE CAN CONTAINERS IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA BY THE OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA.

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSIDE BOILER ROOM AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE EMBEDDED ON THE 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: NOTED HOLE ON WALL BY THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLE AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.

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: NOTED HOLE ON WALL BY THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLE AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.

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.