DAVID'S MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS ON SITE HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS SUCH AS LENTIL SOUP, PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED CHICKEN ALFREDO ON DISPLAY FOR SALE. NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. 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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED, PREPACKAGED MEALS SUCH AS CHICKEN ALFREDO ON DISPLAY IN COOLER FOR SALE TO GO NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOODS.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PRE-PACKAGED, PREPARED FOODS ON SITE FOR SALE IN THE DISPLAY COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH FOOD ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL. CHICKEN ALFREDO WITH DAIRY, SALADS CONTAINING FETA CHEESE ETC. ALL FOODS REMOVED TO A REAR COOLER AND TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT SELL UNTIL PROPERLY LABELED AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED MIXING BOWLS ON CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING. ALL MIXING BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED WATER DAMAGED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----NOTED CHIPPING/PEELING WALL PLASTER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED DIRTY, FOOD SPLATTERED WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AT THE REAR STORAGE REFRIGERATION UNIT. MUST CLEAN 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: MISSING BASEBOARD WALL COVING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

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: NOTED SOILED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST STORE SOILED MOP HEADS INVERTED.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.