DOLLAR MIX Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT ON SITE. PREMISES PLANS ON SLICING AND REPACKAGING VARIETY OF MELONS, FRUITS AND VEGETABLES INSTD TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NO REFRIGERATION ON SITE. INSTD TO HAVE ON SITE AND ABLE TO VERIFY 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NO BARRIER INBETWEEN CUSTOMERS AND FOOD PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND ATTACHED GREASE INTERCEPTOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES, 82.1F. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: RAW CONCRETE FLOOR THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO SEAL/FINISH FLOOR SO AS TO BE NON ABSORBANT, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MISSING WALL COVING THROIGH OUT. INSTD TO PROVIDE 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: RAW CONCRETE FLOOR THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO SEAL/FINISH FLOOR SO AS TO BE NON ABSORBANT, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MISSING WALL COVING THROIGH OUT. INSTD TO PROVIDE 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.