FAIR SHARE FINE FOOD Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWSH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURES IN COLD HOLDING UNIT: YOGURT 47.0F, HUMMUS 50.9F, PLANT BASED SAUSAGE 50.2F, LEAFY GREEN SALADS IN PRE PACKAGED CONTAINERS 51.F. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX 50BLS $500 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 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: COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PRODUCE/DAIRY CUSTOMER DISPLAY AREA IN POOR REPAIR, AMBIENT TEMPEATURE OF 50.1F. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. REFRIGERATION SERVICE ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND REPAIRED.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD STORAGE NOTED ON FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING IN AISLES OF DISPLAY FLOOR, IN WALK IN COOLER, AND FREEZER, AND ALL STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR WITH PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: CHICKEN ROTISSIERE ON DISPLAY FLOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM DISPLAY FLOOR AND LOCATE IN PROPER PREP AREA OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CABINET DOORS IN DISREPAIR AND SOME MISSING IN DELI AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALUMINUM FOIL ON RUSTY SHELVES IN DELI COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL AND RUST ON SHELVES SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE SURFACE

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA WITH HOLE IN 3RD BASIN, PLUGGED WITH PLASTIC. PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI PREP AREA NOT SECURE AND WITH EXCESSIVE LEAK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: URINAL IN MENS TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS AND FLOOR THROUGH OUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AND STAIRWELL LEADING TO 2ND FLOOR WITH WORK SURFACES. RAW WOOD NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH OUT INCLUDING PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND WALL IN DELI WAREWASHING AREA. ALL WALLS NEED TO BE SEALED, REPAIRED SO AS TO BE A NON POROUS EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AROUND LEGS OF PREP TABLES, UNDER FRYERS, OVEN, AND DISPLAY CASES HEAVILY STAINED WITH BUILD OF DIRT, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH PREMISES AND MAINTAIN. CEILING AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AROUND LEGS OF PREP TABLES, UNDER FRYERS, OVEN, AND DISPLAY CASES HEAVILY STAINED WITH BUILD OF DIRT, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH PREMISES AND MAINTAIN. CEILING AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.