HALSTED9900 BUSINESS INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER(S) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE ADEQUATE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. MAINTAIN ON SITE.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND 20 IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN ALL INFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

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: FOUND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND TONGS STORED IN DIRTY WATER IN A USED COFFEE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE TONGS IN CLEAN WATER, CHANGING FREQUENTLY IN A CLEAN FOOD GRADEABLE CONTAINER/BIN.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE COOLERS AND THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. LIDS AJAR DUE TO OVERFLOW OF GARBAGE. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AND ON TOP OF THE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE GARBAGE COMPANY PICK UP GARBAGE, KEEP LIDS CLOSED AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA, IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF TRASH, DEBRIS AND LITTER. FLOORS ARE STICKY AND DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT.

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: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA, IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF TRASH, DEBRIS AND LITTER. FLOORS ARE STICKY AND DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT.

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.