Edible Arrangments Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO MANAGER WITH A VALID/PHYSICAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER PROVIDED IMAGE OF CERTIFICATE, BUT NO PHYSICAL CITY OF CHICGAO CERTIFICATE PRESENT AT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED CURRENT PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, #7-38-012. 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.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-010. 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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS, CONTAINERS, AND BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE ELEVATED/OVER THE WALK IN COOLER STORAGE AREA ACCESSED BY LADDER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (CHLORINE) AVAILABLE FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR ANY CHEMICAL SANITIZERS USED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS AND JACKETS STORED HANGING ON STORAGE RACKS IN REAR PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND PREP TABLES.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS AND JACKETS STORED HANGING ON STORAGE RACKS IN REAR PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND PREP TABLES.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.