FORTY ACRES FRESH MARKET LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS AND THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED ALL OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS (70.0F) AND IN THE JUICE/FRUIT/SMOOTHIE PREP AREA (68.2F) NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH HOT WATER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER IN ALL TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN THEM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO 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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF REFRIGERATOR ON SITE. WALK-IN COOLER WHERE MEAT WILL BE PREPARED AND PACKAGED (52.0F), DISPLAY COOLER IN THE FRESH SECTION (52.0F), AND A FOUR DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NEAR THE JUICE AREA FOUND AT 45.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE 41.0�F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALL COOLERS WERE RESET FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WHERE JUICES WILL BE PREPARED AND IN THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WHERE JUICES WILL BE PREPARED AND IN THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.