Food 4 Less Midwest #552 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12(A) HANDSINKS IN PRODUCE, MEAT, AND SEAFOOD PREP AREAS NOT MAINTAINED, NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE (70.0-74.2F) INSTD TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HANDSINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-501.19 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN MEAT, SEAFOOD AND PRODUCE PREP AREAS NOT MAINTAINED, WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 70F-75F. INSTD TO PROVIDE A MINUMUM OF 110F AT ALL TIMES UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT TOP BASE OF UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15(B) UTILITY SINK FAUCET LEAKING, WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC. PRODUCE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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: 6-501.12 CEILING AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN BAKERY WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, GREEN SUBSTANCE NOTED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.

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: 6-201.11 RAW PLYWOOD SURFACES ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: 6-201.11 RAW PLYWOOD SURFACES ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.