FIRST CHOICE MARKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBERVERD THE ROTISSERIE OVEN VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE FRESH MEAT DISPLAY COOLER NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS NEEDED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE FRONT DOORS WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR DELI AREA WITH DEEP DARK SEEMS. MUST REPLACE 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE REACH IN COOLERS, DISPLAY COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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 THE FLOORS THROUGH PREP AREAS AND IN SPOT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSILBE TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.

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 CLUTTER BEHIND COOLERS IN THE REAR OF STORE. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

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 DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. MUST REPLACE 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 DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. MUST REPLACE 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.