HALSTED FOOD & FRESH MEAT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: WALK IN COOLER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.9F TO 48.9F UNABLE TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW.FOODS SUCH AS EGGS,CHEESE, LUNCHMEAT AND MILK. TAGGED WALK-IN/ REACH-IN COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO STORE ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN THIS COOLER

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: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MILK,EGGS,CHEESE AND LUNCHMEATS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.9F TO 48.9F IN WALK-IN REACH-IN COOLER CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-OO5(A) MANAGEMENT DENATURED 473LBS/$469.81 OF FOOD.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AT REAR STORAGE.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NOTED BATHROOM USED FOR STORAGE INSTUCTED TO REMOVE. DOOR HANDLE MISSING FROM RESTROOM DOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACED.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION IN RESTROOM NEEDS REPAIR.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION IN RESTROOM NEEDS REPAIR.

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.