Farm Super Market Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR HAND SINK NEAR BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW GOAT HANGING ABOVE RAW CATFISH IN REAR WALK IN COOLER. MUST SEPARATE RAW GOAT FROM CATFISH TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. FOOD ITEMS MUST BE COVERED AND PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.

Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.

Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN EQUIPMENT THERMOMETER INSIDE OF PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLAT CARD BOARD ON FLOORS AT BUTCHER AREA USED AS FLOOR MATS. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

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: OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN BOTH BATHROOMS IN ESTABLISHMENT. MUST 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.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION FROM 5/20/2020 REPORT #2373236 OBSERVED NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #57 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7.42-090

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION FROM 5/20/2020 REPORT #2373236 OBSERVED NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #57 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7.42-090

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.