FARMERS FOOD BASKET Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1369841 DATED 10-21-13 NOT CORRECTED:-35- REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.-36- REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLERS.-38- REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CITATION ISSUED FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR PART OF MEAT GRINDER(BOTTOM BASE SECTION)

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 INTERIORS OF REACH-IN FREEZERS ON SALES FLOOR, PREP TABLE & AND SHELF UNDERNEATH, AND CUTTING BOARD IN PRODUCE PREP AREA, AND SHELVES UNDERNEATH CASH REGISTERS

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: ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS(INCLUDING METAL STORAGE RACKS) SO THAT FLOORS ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING. CLEAN FLOOR ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALLS UNDERNEATH FRONT WINDOWS BEHIND STOCK ON SALES FLOOR. LEVEL FLOOR AREAS AROUND FLOOR DRAINS AND LARGE UNEVEN PATCHES OF FLOOR IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.

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: REPAIR THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT EXIT DOOR AND THE OPENING AT THE CENTER OF ENTRY EXIT DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. CLEAN ALL METAL LEDGES BELOW BARS ON FRONT WINDOWS.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT EXIT DOOR AND THE OPENING AT THE CENTER OF ENTRY EXIT DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. CLEAN ALL METAL LEDGES BELOW BARS ON FRONT WINDOWS.

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.