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: OBSERVED APPOX 48 DROPPINGS WITH APPOX 8 LIVE ANTS UNDER PREP TABLE LOCATED AT REAR SALAD/FRUIT PREP AREA AND APPOX 10 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED AT REAR BAKERY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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 SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED OUTSIDE BY THE COMPACTOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE INSIDE WHERE HAS OVERHEAD PROTECTION.

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 RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 2 COMP-SINK LOCATED AT SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAIR/REPLACE.OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP UNDER FAN INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AT MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST REMOVE

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 GREASE BUILD UP WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON POPCORN MACHINE AND BREAD SLICER LOCATED IN BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AND CLUTTER UNDER 3-COMP SINKS, UNDER FRYER AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN DELI DEPARTMENT, UNDER SHELVE IN WALK-IN FREEZER IN BAKERY DEPARTMENT, AND UNDER SHELVE IN REAR PRODUCE STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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 COVING UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3 COMP SINK LOCATED IN DELI DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE OR CLEAN. OBSERVED SWING DOOR LOCATED BETWEEN DELI DEPARTMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET/HANDLE AT 2 COMP-SINK LOCATED IN SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER OF CLEANING EQUIPMENT,( MOPS STORED ON FLOORS, UNCLEAN DUST PANS, UNDER STAIR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.LEADING TO 2ND FL OFFICE. ALSO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING SUPPLIES OFF FLOOR AREA .

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER OF CLEANING EQUIPMENT,( MOPS STORED ON FLOORS, UNCLEAN DUST PANS, UNDER STAIR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.LEADING TO 2ND FL OFFICE. ALSO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING SUPPLIES OFF FLOOR AREA .

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.