GENES SAUSAGE SHOP AT DELI MEYER Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102-14(A- NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE . MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11- NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN A PATRON OR EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND /OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17(E-G)) OBSERVED COOKED FOODS AND IS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABELED AND DATED ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 738-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14(D)-ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12(E) MUST STORED ICE SCOOP ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION,NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE MAKER.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12- OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEANED IN THE PREP AREA BY THE DELI. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.14-NO CHEMICAL TEST KITS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER IN THE 3 PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER FOUND THE TEST KITS AT THE END OF INSPECTION WHILE I'M WRITING THE REPORT.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FAN GUARD IN SAUSAGE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. CEILING FRAME IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT(RUSTED). MUST REPLACE 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FAN GUARD IN SAUSAGE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. CEILING FRAME IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT(RUSTED). MUST REPLACE 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.