ERIC'S FOOD CENTER Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: THE ABOVE IS OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS ROTISSERIE CHICKENS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVING RACKS IN THE REAR OF PEMISES AND REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA,HAS DARK DEEP OPEN SEAMS

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: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF THE KNIFE RACK,HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

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: REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE CHEST FREEZERS AND CLEAN THE WALL IN THE MEAT SECTION NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK

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: SOME LIGHT SHIELDS ARE MISSING AT THE O[PEN DISPLAY COOLER,WHERE PACKAGE LUNCH MEATS ARE STORED AND PROVIDE END CAPS ON SHIELDS AND PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS AT OPEN PRODUCE COOLER

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: SOME LIGHT SHIELDS ARE MISSING AT THE O[PEN DISPLAY COOLER,WHERE PACKAGE LUNCH MEATS ARE STORED AND PROVIDE END CAPS ON SHIELDS AND PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS AT OPEN PRODUCE COOLER

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.