ED'S FOOD MART, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DIDNT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION FOUND PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION

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: PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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 FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION

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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF ( TCS) FOODS INSIDE COOLER. 9 -8OZ PACKAGES OF CREAM CHEESE AT 49F, AND PREPACKAGED DELI MEATS, $ 3.99 EACH IE( 2)HAM-1-LB AT 46F, ( 9) PACKAGES OF SMOKED TURKEY AT 48F,(7) DOZEN OF EGGS AT, $ 1.99 EACH- 48.7F- 49F,5- PACKAGES OF SALAMI, 4 BOXES OF LUNCHABLES WITH DELI HAM MEAT AT 52F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ( TCS) COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOODS APPROX COST OF , APPROX COST $ 150.00- COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING FACILILITES OF COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.9F COOLER TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USED ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THAT 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER FOR MAINTAINING ( TCS) FOODS UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY THE HEALTH DEPT- COS. 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 56 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS, STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST CONTROL CO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 56 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS, STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST CONTROL CO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

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.