DEVON MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FOLLOWING HAND WASHING SINKS: MEAT PREP AREA IN FRONT AND IN REAR, DELI SECTION IN FRONT, SEAFOOD SECTION AND PIZZA STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE PAPER TOWELS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS AFTER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PIZZA SECTION AT 46.4F AND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PRODUCE SECTION WAS FOUND AT 48.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100.0F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS SUCH AS COOKIES, JELLO AND FROZEN DUMPLINGS IN CHEST FREEZER IN FRONT OF DELI SECTION NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LABEL INFORMATION MUST HAVE THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM, IF MADE FROM TWO OR MORE INGRIDIENTS MUST PROVIDE, NET QUANTITY, THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS AND MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR OF DELI SECTION. MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. ALSO OBSERVED CARROTS AND POTATOES IN PRODUCE SECTION STORED AGAINST DIRTY WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF WALLS.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY KNIVES STORED IN UTENSIL HOLDER IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND AIR DRY BEFORE STORING.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKETS IN FROZEN ICE CREAM SECTION NEAR DELI. MUST REPLACE MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOODEN BOARDS BEING USED AS SHELVING TO STORE PRODUCE PRODUCTS IN REAR. MUST REMOVE OR SEAL RAW WOOD.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED TO LINE SHELVES IN PRODUCE SECTION IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 1-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN PRODUCE SECTION AT A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 48.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, PREP SINK MUST BE MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT AND COLD WATER. ALSO, OBSERVED LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN MEAT PACKING SECTION IN REAR. ESTABLISHMENT IS USING A TOWEL TO HOLD WATER FROM LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPING WHITE PAINT ON CEILING IN MEAT PACKING AREA IN REAR ABOVE MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT CEILING AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION IN MEAT. CEILINGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: OBSERVED TORN BASEBOARDS IN SEAFOOD/MEAT SECTION UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AND ALONG 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

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: OBSERVED DIRTY VENTS IN ALL PRODUCE SECTION AREAS IN REAR AND IN MEAT PACKING SECTION. 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.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 9-23-19 INSPECTION # 2312735. VIOLATION 60.FOUND FOLLOWING COOKING/BAKING EQUIPMENT NOT UNDER HOOD: GAS STOVE AT BAKERY, ELECTRIC PROOFER BY BAKERY, 2 ELECTRIC OVENS BY BAKERY, AND 2 BREAD OVENS BY OFFICE. MUST PROVIDE HOODS FOR ALL OVENS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.

Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.

Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.

Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 9-23-19 INSPECTION # 2312735. VIOLATION 60.FOUND FOLLOWING COOKING/BAKING EQUIPMENT NOT UNDER HOOD: GAS STOVE AT BAKERY, ELECTRIC PROOFER BY BAKERY, 2 ELECTRIC OVENS BY BAKERY, AND 2 BREAD OVENS BY OFFICE. MUST PROVIDE HOODS FOR ALL OVENS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.

Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.

Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.

Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.