GROCERY BASKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND PACKAGE FOODS STORED INSIDE OF BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER THATS CUT OFF AND NOT BEING USED WITH APPROX 1,000-LBS OF PACKAGED FOODS, SPOILED, NOT IN SOUND CONDITION. OBSERVED STRONG FOUL ODOR FROM FOODS. MOLDED, WITH DEAD MAGGOTS ON TOP OF PACKAGES AND LIVE FLIES ALSO ON TOP OF FOODS STORED IN CRATES AND SHELF INSIDE OF COOLER. OSCAR MAYER PACKAGED DELI MEATS,HOT DOGS,BREAKFAST SAUSAGES. EGG CARTONS. 23 - CARTONS OF DOLE JUICE, FROZEN MEALS, 12- PACKAGES PIZZA ROLLS, LUNCHABLES. SOME FOODS THAT SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AT 40.0F( BOB EVANS BREAKFAST SAUSAGE AT 68.7F), ETC MIXED WITH CAN GOODS,( SOUPS) PACKAGE BOX RICE. OWNER REMOVED FOODS FROM WALK IN COOLER AND DISCARDED FOODS FROM PREMISES DURING INSPECTION, CDI APPROX COST $ 3,000. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED LIVE FLIES ON PREMISES . 8- LARGE FLIES IN PRODUCE PREP, 6- LIVES FLIES UNDER HAND SINK IN UNUSED PREP AREA BEING USED FOR EMPLOYEES BREAK AREA. ALSO EVIDENCE OF 68 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS . STRONGLY RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FOUND SIDE REAR DOOR NEAR BASEMENT ENTRANCE NOT PROTECTED FROM RODENT ENTRY AT BOTTOM AREA APPROX 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR GARBAGE STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GROUNDS NOT CLEAN OF SOME KIND OF OPEN FOOD, AND MEAT.ALSO GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS OPEN WITH GARBAGE INSIDE. GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT RODENT PROOFED, ONE LID MISSING FROM DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN AREA. MUST REPLACE GARBAGE DUMSTER LID AND KEEP ALL LIDS CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM LAST REPORT # 1965869, DATED 10-4-2016 STILL EXIST,# 36- REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. # 38-INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAKING RIGHT FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-090

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: OBSERVED 6- MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AND MEAT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS THRU-OUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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: WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS MEAT PREP/PROCESSING ROOM,IN REAR AREA OF MEAT DISH WASHING/ WALK IN COOLER 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: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. MUST INTALL.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. MUST INTALL.

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.