GROCERY BASKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: PRODUCE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WATER LEAKING FROM LEFT SEAM OF WASH BASIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. REMOVE ALL RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ALL COMPARTMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1118229 ON 4-5-12. 34-REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN MEAT COOLER, ON SALES FLOOR AND PRODUCE AREA WHERE NEEDED. 35-REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES SALES FLOOR. 38-INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK. 41-REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AREAS AND UPPER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM. MUST DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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: REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. REPLACE SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP DISPLAY. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN SALES, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREA. PAINT SHELVES IN CHECK STAND AND OFFICE AREAS. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN FIRST FLOOR MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN WALLS INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS IN PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER, PRODUCE PREP TABLE, CUTTING BOARDS, REACH-IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, MEAT PACKAGING EQUIPMENT, DISPLAY SHELVES.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS(PRODUCE COOLER, PRODUCE PREP AREA, SALES AREA, ETC.) CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT.

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: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN BASEMENT WASHROOMS. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND CHITTERLING DISPLAY FREEZER IN PRODUCE AREA.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA, INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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.