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.

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.

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 MANAGER 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.

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 SIDE STORAGE AREA (OLD CARWASH AREA) WITH CLUTTER AND UNORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE THE AREA AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.

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 SIDE STORAGE AREA (OLD CARWASH AREA) WITH CLUTTER AND UNORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE THE AREA AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.

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.