H MART Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED TOP NECK CLAMS IN CONTAINER WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED. OBSERVED WILD CAUGHT OYSTERS IN CONTAINER, CLAMS IN CONTAINER, COCKLES CLAMS AND CHOWDER CLAMS ALL IN SEPARATE CONTAINERS WITHOUT A SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED. SHELLSTOCK TAG MUST BE ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL THE LAST ITEM IS SOLD. THEN MUST KEEP ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF THE LAST ITEM SOLD WRITTEN ON TAG. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED. WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 150 LBS AT A COST OF $350.00. ALSO OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK TAGS IN BINDER WITHOUT A DATE WRITTEN OF WHEN THE LAST ITEM WAS SOLD. The date when the last SHELLSTOCK from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.

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.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK TAG WHICH DID NOT PROVIDE THE NAME OF SPECIFIC TYPE OF SHELLFISH. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. 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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED KINGFISH STEAK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 49.1F INSIDE OF SEAFOOD COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED COD STEAK AT 50.1F, SHAIK AT 50.5F, SALMON AT 51.2F, CHILEAN SEABASS AT 45.1F, TUNA STEAK FOUND AT 45.6F, TILAPIA AT 45.3F, OCTOPUS FOUND AT 46.5F, SALMON STEAK FOUND AT 45.3F, SHRIMP FOUND AT 48.6F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 400 LBS AT A COST OF $2,500. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EQUIPMENT THERMOMETER IN SEAFOOD COOLER. MUST PROVIDE TO ACCURATELY TAKE THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITHOUT A LABEL SUCH AS BOK CHOY, CHINESE SPINACH, YUCHOY, MUSTARD GREEN PEA TIPS. MUST PROVIDE A LABEL THAT PROVIDES THE NAME OF FOOD, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, NET WEIGHT, LIST OF INGREDIENTS (IF 2 OR MORE), NUTRITION FACTS IF APPLICABLE.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED TWO LIVE BIRDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT. LIVE ANIMALS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER REMOVED BIRDS FROM ESTABLISHMENT.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO FEMALE EMPLOYEES PREPARING PACKAGED VEGETABLES WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT OR COVERING WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER INSIDE OF HAND SINK AT SEAFOOD PREP AREA DRAINING VERY SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PUDDLES OF WATER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT SEAFOOD PREP AREA. MUST 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 PUDDLES OF WATER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT SEAFOOD PREP AREA. MUST 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.