FRESH MARKET PLACE #3 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN MAIN COOKING AREA IN FAR CORNER UNDER 2 DOOR SLIDING COOLER. CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a)

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT BUGCATCHER IN BUTHCER AREA ABOCE SLICER. REMOVE BUG CATCHER FROM FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT UNDER SEWER LINES NOT SHIELDED OR PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE DRIPS. STORE ALL FOOD AND FOOD-RELATED ITEMS ON SHELVING AWAY FROM SEWAGE LINES AND NOT UNDERNEATH.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK IN COOKING AREA, LEAVING AN ADJACENT PREPARATION AREA AND CUTTING BOARD UNPROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE HOT HOLDING GLASS CASE UNIT (AT FAR END OF BUTCHER AREA NEXT TO ROTISSERIE) IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN HOT FOOD AT 135F OR GREATER. HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST HAVE THE CAPACITY TO HOLD FOOD AT 135�F AT ALL TIMES.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TIN FOIL BEING USED TO LINE STOVETOPS AND COVER LARGE BUCKETS WITHIN WALK-IN COOLER. TIN FOIL MAY CONTAMINATE FOOD BY BREAKING OFF INTO FOOD. REMOVE ALL TINFOIL. OBERVED CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINER WITHIN WALK-IN COOLERS. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT WAS WET. BASEMENT FLOOR MUST BE MAINTAINED IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION. OBSERVED AREA UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS VERY UNCLEAN WITH DIRT, DEBRIS, AND STANDING WATER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD. INCLUDING BUTCHER AREA.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD. INCLUDING BUTCHER AREA.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.