CURLY'S DELI MART Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (NACHO CHEESE, GROUND BEEF) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE 2 TWO-DOOR COOLERS WITH A COLD HOLD ATTACHED DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS OF GROUND BEEF @50F, CARTON OF EGGS AT 56.2F, HALF GALLON OF TZIKI SAUCE @ 54.1F, 3 LBS SLICED TOMATO AT 58.0F, 2 LBS SEASONED CHICKEN @60F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE DISCARDED DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION VOLUNTARILY BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOLING UNIT IN PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE FOR COLD HOLDING WHILE STORING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH, MILK). NOTED TEMPERATURE @63F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND REPAIR TO 41F OR BELOW. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISE TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES.

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 OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 100 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, SCATTERED ON TOP OF STORED BOXES AND FLOOR UNDER PALLG ETES AND IN CORNERS, IN REAR STORAGE NEAR EXIT DOOR AND BEHIND THE ATM. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, IN STORAGE ROOM WHERE FLOUR IS LOCATED, ON SURFACES OF ALL STORED EQUIPMENT, ON SURFACES OF HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXTERIOR DOORS OF REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL HOT HOLD UNITS, PRESSURE COOKERS, ELECTRIC SKILLETS, UTENSILS, AND CONTAINERS WITH SURFACES ACCUMULATED WITH FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED LID BROKEN NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN RECEPTACLE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATON ISSUED.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED LID BROKEN NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN RECEPTACLE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATON ISSUED.

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.