FRESH FARMS INTERNATIONAL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: FOUND A CAN OF OLIVE OIL STORED WITH HAND SOAP, PINE SOL, OVEN CLEANSER,AND SAITIZER ON THE SHELVE IN THE SMOOTHEE/JUICE AREA.AND TWO BOTTLE OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE STORED INSIDE THE CABINET WITH CANS OF COFFEE IN THE SAME AREA. ALSO ONE BOTTLE OF LYSOL STORED ON THE FLOOR BESIDE THE CANNED FOODS IN ONE OF THE DISPLAY ISLAND CASE. MANAGER REMOVED THE OLIVE OIL FROM THE SHELVE, THE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE FROM THE CABINET AND THE LYSOL FROM THE DISPLAY ISLAND CASE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD IN THE JUICE AREA.

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 INSIDE THE CABINETS OF THE JUICE AREA, PREP TABLE, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ON THE FOLLOWING AREA: BEHIND AND UNDRER THE PREP TABLES, PREP COOLER, 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM- UNDER ALL THE PALLETS, WALK IN COOLER-UNDER ALL THE PALLETS AND MAINTAIN.

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: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 11/9/12.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 11/9/12.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND DISPLAY REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

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: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 11/9/12.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 11/9/12.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.