Food 4 Less #570 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LOWER SHELVES IN FOOD AISLES TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES (PASTA NOODLES, CEREAL, SUGAR). OBSERVED THE TOP OF THE CATCH BASIN IN THE BAKERY AREA AT THE THREE COMP SINK RUSTED; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOP OF BASIN AND PAINT.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK-IN UNITS (PRODUCE, BAKERY AND DELI). CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN DELI AREA, BAKERY, BUTCHER, EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM, STORAGE AREA AROUND TRASH COMPACTORS, PALLETS AND IN UTILITY ROOM WHERE MOP SINK LOCATED. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND FOOD PARTICLES.

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: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE DELI DEPT BY THE FIRE SUSPENSION DEVICE; SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL. SOME STAINED CEILING TILE OBSERVED ABOVE THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE BAKERY AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED A CEILING VENT AND CEILING TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM THAT NEEDS CLEANING AND TILE REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE STORAGE AREA AROUND AND BEHIND THE TRASH COMPACTOR. OBSERVED MISSING WALL COVING UNDERNEATH THE TABLE IN THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM; REPLACE COVING WHERE NEEDED.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED FIVE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DELI/BAKERY PREP AREAS ABOVE THE SLICER, PREP TABLE AND SHELVES IN BAKERY AREA.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED FIVE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DELI/BAKERY PREP AREAS ABOVE THE SLICER, PREP TABLE AND SHELVES IN BAKERY AREA.

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.