GENES SAUSAGE SHOP AT DELI MEYER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND A UNPROTECTED PAN OF SAUSAGE AND HAM ON TOP OF COUNTER IN BUTCHER AREA. ALSO FOUND EXPOSED BUNS IN BASKETS IN FRONT OF BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE AND DENATURE ALL FOODS. MANAGER COMPLIED. TOTAL WEIGHT 31 LBS TOTAL VALUE $450. ALL VAULES AND WEIGHTS NOT PROTECTED. CITATION # 57986-10.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food- transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. SEAL FRONT AND REAR OUTER DOOR OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOF. FOUND OVER 1/4" GAP UNDER ALL DOORS MENTIONED.

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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HELD, PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED. CITATION 57986-10

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN BASEMENT AND CHECK CONNECTION TO WASHING MACHINE, BOTH IN BASEMENT.

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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN BASEMENT AND CHECK CONNECTION TO WASHING MACHINE, BOTH IN BASEMENT.

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.