DISCOUNT MEAT COMPANY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION(DELI SECTION WHERE LUNCHMEAT IS SLICED)-CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS 7-38-012

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY LID ON GREASE TRAP. REMOVE ALL BOXES FROM STORAGE SHELVES AND PAINT OR REPLACE SAME. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS THAT CAN NO LONGER BE CLEANED PROPERLY DUE TO DEEP INDENTATIONS IN SURFACES.

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: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, DISPLAY SHELVES WHERE NEEDED, FAN GAURDS AND COMPRESSORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS, AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BUTCHER'S AREA(MEAT PACKAGER).

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: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BUTCHER'S AREA. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER) ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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: REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BUTCHER'S AREA AND RE-PAINT OR REPLACE SURFACE. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN ALL WALLS, DOORWAYS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLERS & FREEZER). REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. PAINT RUSTY EXIT DOORS. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE PLASTIC FLAPS IN DOORWAYS OF WALK-IN COOLERS(MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR).

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE DISPLAY AREA ON SALES FLOOR.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR BROKEN FAUCETS AT 3 COMP. SINK AND AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SAME AREA.

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: REPAIR BROKEN FAUCETS AT 3 COMP. SINK AND AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SAME AREA.

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.