GOLDMORE FOOD Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.PREMISES COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE COOLER FOR FOODS. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.found 5-HALF GALLON MILKS AND 5 NESTLE CHOCOLATE/STRAWBERRY MILKS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 51.4F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISPOSED OF MILK-CDI. APPROX COST $20.00. CRITICAL 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.

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. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES BEHIND LIQUOR STORAGE,ALONG WALLS. 3-RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL,6-DROPPINGS BEHIND STORAGE ALONG WALL,3 DROPPINGS BETWEEN STORAGE. ALSO REAR ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM.FRONT DOORS AT BOTTOM. APPROX 1/4 INCH AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS NOT CLEAN THRU-OUT PREMISES 1ST/2ND FLOORS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS NOT CLEAN THRU-OUT PREMISES 1ST/2ND FLOORS.

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.