FIRST CHOICE MARKET Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON REWRAPPED DELI MEATS, HAM, TURKEY, AND SOUSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY DATE COLD READY TO EAT TCS FOOD STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH SELL BY DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF FRONT EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSEREVED ICE SCOOP HANDLE LAYING ON ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO 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: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 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.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS, HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT CORN PREP AREA (71.8F), HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT COUNTER AREA (74F), HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM (80.9F), HAND WASHING SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA (90.3F), HAND WASHING SINK IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER (85.2F), HAND WASHING SINK IN EAST DISH WASHING AREA (89.5F), HAND WASHING SINK IN EAST WALK-IN COOLER (91.6F), 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN TAQUERIA (103.3F), 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN EAST DISH WASHING AREA(87.6F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST 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 UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST 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.