COUNTY FAIR FOODS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ENTRANCE DOOR BY BAKERY AND 1" GAP AT THE TOP OF THE ENTRANCE DOOR BY PRODUCE. ALSO,10 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL IN THE REAR OF THE BACK STORAGE AREA LOCATED BEHIND THE DELI. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND PREP TABLE IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A HOLDING UNIT.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK BY MEAT PACKAGING AREA NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED DISPLAY COUNTER, REACH IN COOLER, AND PREP TABLES IN DELI AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM GREASE TRAP AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

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: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU-OUT ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, DELI, BAKERY, PREP AREAS, DISPLAY COOLERS, STORAGE AREAS AND MEAT PACKAGING ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, DUST, UNIFORMS, PLASTIC PACKAGING AND ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED MILK STORED IN CRATES ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND.

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: OBSERVED MISSING, BROKEN/DAMAGED WALL TILES IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED WALL TILES AND ALSO MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LIGHT SHIELD, FAN COVER, CEILING TILE AND WALLS THRU OUT THE MEAT PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE BAKERY EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER IN BACK STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER IN BACK STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.