FRESH FARMS INTERNATIONAL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #248230 DATED 4/8/10. #30- LABEL PCKAGED GOODS RIGHT OF FRONT DOOR AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.#32- INSTALL KNIFE RACK FOR REAR VEGETABLE PREP AREA. REMOVE TAPE FROM ORANGE JUICE MACHINE. #34-SEAL OPEN DRAIN PIPE IN NORTHWEST CORNER OF BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST CONTROL.#37-REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS,7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM COOLER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST INSTALL SHIELD ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE DISPLAY COOLER OF THE FRESH VEGETABLES IN THE JUICE AREA. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR ALL THE GARBAGE CANS IN THE JUICE AREA. MUST REPAIR BROKEN LID OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: THE CARTS FOR THE FRESH VEGETABLES, INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, ALL THE PREP TABLES AND INSIDE THE CABINETS IN THE JUICE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING:. WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE VEGETABLES WALK IN COOLER, WALLS BY THE VEGTABLES PREP TABLE, ALL THE FILTER IN THE DISPLAY COOLER OF THE FRESH VEGETABLES, FAN COVER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE JUICE AREA, CEILING VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM, AND WALLS INSIDE THE FRUIT WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE VEGETABLES WALK IN COOLER RUSTY AND WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST REMOVE RUST AND CLEAN.

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: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON ALL THE LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE FRESH PRODUCE/VEGETABLES DISPLAY COOLER.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE ICE CREAM COOLER, INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE JUICE AREA SECTION AND INSIDE THE VEGETABLES /PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. MUST BE VISIBLE.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE ICE CREAM COOLER, INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE JUICE AREA SECTION AND INSIDE THE VEGETABLES /PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. MUST BE VISIBLE.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.