DISCOUNT MEAT COMPANY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS IN THEM IN THE FRONT MEAT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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: RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

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: SEE VIOLATION #60.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTEDT TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE REQUIREMENTS WERE MET.

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.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2283123 DATED 04/15/2019 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -41.3-304.14(B)(1) OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM BETWEEN USES. -47. 4-101.19 OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS. SHELVES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. -49. 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MEAT DEBRIS INSIDE GRINDER, SLICER, AND CUTTING SAW, ON SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. -55. 6-501.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING TILES MISSING AND WATER STAINED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

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: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2283123 DATED 04/15/2019 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -41.3-304.14(B)(1) OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM BETWEEN USES. -47. 4-101.19 OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS. SHELVES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. -49. 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MEAT DEBRIS INSIDE GRINDER, SLICER, AND CUTTING SAW, ON SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. -55. 6-501.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING TILES MISSING AND WATER STAINED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

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.