HALSTED PACKING HOUSE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: Toxic item not properly stored, labeled or used. Observed green rodent bait block on floor beside water tank under work boot in employees locker room. Instructed to remove toxic item, must have all pest control measures performed by licensed pest control company and all bait must be contained in locked bait station. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: Exposed handsink not provided on premises for food handler in front prep area. Instructed to install exposed handsink accessible and convenient to food handler in front prep area.

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Gaskets not maintained on cooler doors display and walk-in cooler doors. Instructed to replace worn gaskets. Wooden butcher blocks not properly sealed. Instructed to replace or cover with cutting boards to properly wash, rinse and sanitize surface.

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: Fan cover in walk-in cooler, storage shelves and equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

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: Floor in rear of live animal storage and rear storage room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor not maintained in toilet room. Instructed to repair damaged to floor and reseal.

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: Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling tile not maintained in areas. Instructed to replace worn ceiling tile.

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: Light bulbs not shielded in walk-in cooler. Instructed to shield bulbs or install shatter proof bulbs. End caps not install on light in front prep area. Instructed to install end caps on all bulbs.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Three compartment sink not provided on premises for proper utensil or equipment washing, rinsing or sanitizing. Instructed to install three compartment sink with drainboards and grease trap.

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: Three compartment sink not provided on premises for proper utensil or equipment washing, rinsing or sanitizing. Instructed to install three compartment sink with drainboards and grease trap.

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.