FRESH FARMS INTERNATIONAL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD,(WASHED FRUIT,VEGETABLE,ETC FOR A JUICE) TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SUCH AS EQUIPMENT,GARBAGE CONTAINER, WASHING POT,ALSO OPENED CABINET DOOR PICKED-UP A CAP(AFTER HE REALIZED WHO I WAS) PUT IT ON, FIXED SIDE HAIR AND WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES RETURNED TO WORK STATION AND HANDLED READY TO EAT FOOD. INFORMATION ON HAND WASHING GIVEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE(ICE).OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ON ICE IN BOTTOM ICE STORAGE BIN ,FROM UPPER PLASTIC PANEL. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN JUICE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-22-2012, REPORT #671162 #32- MUST REPAIR BROKEN LID OF THE ICE MACHINE EMPLOYEE HANDLING AND SERVING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. #42-OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND SERVING JUICE FOR THE CUSTOMER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. OBSERVED TODAY LID AT ICE MACHINE BROKEN,NOT ABLE TO TIGHT FITTED TO UNIT,PART OF THE LID IS MISSING AND THE OTHER PART IS TIED WITH A DIRTY PLASTIC STRING. EMPLOYEE AT JUICE BAR WAS HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 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: VIOLATION UP-GRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ICE MACHINE UNIT IS LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE AREA BETWEEN "GARBAGE BALER",AND STAIRCASE THAT GOES ON THE SECOND FLOOR,ALSO GARBAGE CONTAINERS ARE STORED IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDE OF THE UNIT OR RELOCATE UNIT.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND FOOD ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES,ALONG WALLS,UNDER PALLETS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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: OBSERVED BROKEN PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE SPICE ,ABOVE CASHIERS IN SELLING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAINT AND MAINTAIN

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WATER PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN DELI AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR .

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WATER PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN DELI AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR .

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.