DOUGLAS PARK DOLLAR & FOOD Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 6- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 50.8F WITH (PREPACKAGED LUNCHEON MEATS,MILK,EGGS,ETC.) STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40 OR BELOW.MANAGER AJUSTED TEMPERATURE CONTROL AIR TEMPERATURE NOW IS 39.9f.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A.)CITATION ISSUED.

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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF READY TO PREPACKAGED LUNCHEON MEATS HAM 49.3F,TURKEY 49.4F,SALAMI 49.5F,EGGS 49.1F-50.1F,ITALIAN BEEF 47.1F,MILK 48.9-51.8 STORED INSIDE OF 6- DOOR COOLER.CHEESE SAUCE 125.7F,GROUND BEEF 127.7F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.APPX 75LBS. $140.(CRITICAL 7-38-005 A )CITATION ISSUED.

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, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.OBSERVED NO HAND SINK PROPERLY INSTALLED ON SITE IN FOOD PREP AREA TO WASH HANDS WHILE HOT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED & SERVED AT THIS TIME(GROUND BEEF,CHEESE SAUCE,ITALIAN BEEF).MUST PROVIDE HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN SOME DISPLAY SHELVES,REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS,LIGHT SHIELDS,MOP SINK,3- COMP SINK.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES,UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TRIM & WALLS WHERE NEEDED.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE CEILING TILES.

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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST RELOCATE DRAIN LINE FROM HOT WATER TANK AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.

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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST RELOCATE DRAIN LINE FROM HOT WATER TANK AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.

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.