H MART Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED STYROFOAM CONTAINERS STACKED HIGH INSIDE OF HANDSINK LOCATED IN MEAT PREP AREA , AS WELL AS ICE SCOOPERS AND USED PLASTIC WRAP STORED INSIDE HANDSINK LOCATED INSIDE SEAFOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS AND ONLY USE HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES ONLY. HAND-WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN SEAFOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT HOT WATER. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF WATER @ 70.5F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HOT WATER @ AT LEAST 100F FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED NO SHELLFISH TAGS ATTACHED TO BULK CONTAINERS OF THE FOLLOWING SHELLFISH... 15 LBS OF MANILA CLAMS ,15LBS MUSSELS, 120 TOP-NECKED CLAMS, AND 100 CHOWDER CLAMS ALL LOCATED ON ICE IN DISPLAY COOLER IN SEAFOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. TOTAL AMOUNT OF SHELLFISH WAS APPROXIMATELY $256. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FISH BALLS (FRIED TOFU,TEMPURA,AND SHRIMP ) LOCATED IN DISPLAY FREEZER UNCOVERED AND UNPROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM CONSUMERS AS WELL AS SQUID, HEADLESS/HEAD ON SHRIMP LOCATED IN MIDDLE OF STORE ON ROLLING CART NOT PROTECTED. FOOD ON DISPLAY SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE USE OF PACKAGING, DISPLAY CASES OR EFFECTIVE MEANS. MANAGER PROVIDED CASING FOR SAID ITEMS AND REMOVED ALL MENTIONED SEAFOOD ITEMS ABOVE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT STOCK/STORAGE AREAS IN REAR, INSIDE ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE PRODUCTS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLED FOOD ITEMS AND TRASH ON FLOORS OF REAR STOCK / AND INSIDE ALL WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLED FOOD ITEMS AND TRASH ON FLOORS OF REAR STOCK / AND INSIDE ALL WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.