EDGEWATER PRODUCE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE. AIR TEMP OF UNIT AT 108.3F. MANAGER REMOVED THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WHILE ONSITE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

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: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. BEEF AND CHICKEN EMPANADAS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT TEMP OF 111.7F. CHEESE BLINTZES INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER AT TEMP OF 44.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP HOT FOOD ABOVE 140.0F AND COLD FOOD BELOW 40.0F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED $46.00, 11 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOOD AND CARDBOARD PLASTIC HOLDER ON TOP THE BUTCHER'S AREA ARE BROKEN AND WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED VENT COVER IN RESTROOM HANGING FROM THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH THE VENT COVER TO THE CEILING. OBSERVED SLICER GUARD CRACKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE THE SLICER GUARD TO ENSURE PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING. 0BSERVED CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELVES LINER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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: ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE OPENED CHEST FREEZER WERE FROZEN FISH AND SHRIMPS AREA STORED.UNIT IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF BUTCHER'S AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND KEEP UNIT CLEAN. OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER FAN WITH DUST . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CONDENSER FAN.

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: MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM BY THE COOKING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID FLOOR TILES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RAW AND BROKEN WOOD FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBMENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED STOCK ON FLOOR OF MEAT AND PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR FOR GOOD HOUSE KEEPING.

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: OBSERVED FIBER GLASS PANELS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS IS DESREPAIR AT THRESHOLDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PANELS

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: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BUTCHER'S AREA, INSIDE OF MEAT, AND PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE OPENED PRODUCE(APPLES,PEARS,ETC).INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT MENTIONED AREAS,ALSO PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MOP SINK COLD KNOB LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.

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: OBSERVED MOP SINK COLD KNOB LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.

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.