FOODSMART Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY LOCATED AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED. THE UNIT WAS NOT PROPERLY HOLDING TEMPERATURE UNDER 41�F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-501.16: **C** Warewashing Sinks, Use Limitation OBSERVED IN BOTH 3 COMPARMTENT SINK AREAS PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP DISPENSERS MOUNTED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DISPENSERS TO HANDWASHING SINKS TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD CODE RULES FOR HANDWASHING SINK REQUIREMENTS

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: 4-602.13 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS, FOOD, AND BEVERAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

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: 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, FRONT STORE AISLE, REAR PREP, REAR DISH, AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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 OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, FRONT STORE AISLE, REAR PREP, REAR DISH, AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.