FARMER'S BEST MARKET Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE HOT HOLD UNITS IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. FOUND THE FOLLOWING: CHILI RELLENOS @ 115F; COOKED PORK RIBS @ 110F; COOKED SALMON @ 111F; COOKED RICE @ 111F; VEGETABLE SOUP @ 103F; NOPALES IN MOLE SAUCE AT 126 F; AND COOKED BEANS @ 128F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD @ 135F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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 & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING/STORAGE THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DIRT AND GRIME BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR PORTION OF THE KNIFE/UTENSIL HOLDER IN THE BAKERY AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS OF THE "KITCHEN" WALK-IN FREEZER AND THE BAKERY WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DETAIL 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: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS OF THE "KITCHEN" WALK-IN FREEZER AND THE BAKERY WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DETAIL 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.