DEVON MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED RICE PUDDING STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 45.8F TO 46.6F(pounds 16,value 16); SLICED AVOCADO AT TEMP OF 70.2F; WHITE RICE AT TEMP OF 70.2F TO 76F; RAW TUNA AT TEMP OF 47.5F; RAW SALMON AT TEM OF 47.7;ALL MADE SUSHI FROM MENTIONED INGREDIENT AT TEMP OF 47.9F TO 48F,WAS STORED INSIDE THE SELF SERVE COOLER AT FRONT OF STORE(pounds 7.5,value 106.35. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK REMOVED FROM PRODUCE DEPARTMENT AND ONE PREP COMPARTMENT WITH ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD WAS INSTALLED.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK.ARE IS USED TO CUT/PREP ALL MELONS AND OTHER FRUITS. RE-INSTALL EXPOSED HAD SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE AT SAID AREA. 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 PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD(ICE)NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED EXCESS BLACK,BROWN AND WHITE SLIME SUBSTANCE FROM INTERIOR OF ICE SHUTTER OF TOP PART OF THE ICE MACHINE TO ICE BIN.ICE IS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.ALSO FOOD ON FLOOR(BREAD,MEAT ETC) INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER)UNCOVERED SHRIMP STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER PEELING PAINT AND CONDENSER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT MENTIONED.COVER FOOD WITH FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE CONTANERS WITH LIDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: WE OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF THE PREMISES: PREP/BAKERY AREA ,DROPPINGS ON TOP PREP TABLE BETWEEN THE FOOD,ON SHELVES BETWEEN STORED FOOD AND ALONG EAST-SOUTH BASE BOARD WALL AND CORNER. ON TOP THE BASE OF LARGE MIXER,AND ALSO AT SOUTH-WEST CORNER. DELI REAR AREA/SUSHI AT DISH ROOM ALONG BASEBOARD,STAFF LOUNGE ROOM:INSIDE THE CLOSET AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALL,AND JUICE AREA(INSIDE THE CABINETS).OVER 70 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT. ALSO OBSERVED DIFFERENT KIND OF GLUE STRIP HANGING FROM CEILING IN DELI DEPARTMENT,MEAT AND BY THE JUICE AREA.NEED TO REMOVE.FOLLOW PEST CONTROL INFORMATION. NEED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASH GUARD(JUICE AREA) IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ESPRESSO MACHINE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. REMOVE ALL BROKEN, POROUS,DIRTY WOOD PANELS AND CUTTING BOARD WITH BLACK SURFACE AND DEEP CUTS ON TABLE FRAME INSIDE THE PREP/BAKERY AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH NON-POROUS,SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING COVING/BASEBOARD WALL IN DIFFERENT PREP AREA:BAKERY PREP,REAR SUSHI AREA BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE BROKEN COVING IN STAFF LOUNGE ROOM,DELI AREA BESIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. DEBRIS,GRIMES FOOD AND OTHER ITEMS UNDER THE COOLERS AT BUTCHER'S AREA,UNDER SHELVES IN SELLING AREA,JUICE AREA,AND BUTCHERS PREP AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND 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: MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE(DEBRIS ON TOP THE UNIT) AT DISH ROOM/SUSHI AREA.PEELING PAINT ON WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS AT DISH ROOM/SUSHI AND PREP WALK-IN COOLER AT BUTCHER'S AREA. BROKEN WEST WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DELI AREA.NEED TO REPAIR CAUSE OF ALL WALL MENTIONED,SURFACE,MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE, NOT CLEANABLE POROUS PLYWOOD INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE COUNTER IN JUICE AREA,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DELI AREA,SLOW DRAINING. LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR DISH ROOM/SUSHI AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT PREP/BAKERY AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DELI AREA,SLOW DRAINING. LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR DISH ROOM/SUSHI AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT PREP/BAKERY AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET.

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.