HAPPY MART Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE DISPLAY HOT HOLDING UNIT NEAR THE FRONT FOOD PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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 ALL THREE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO STACKS OF SHEET TRAYS STORED ON THE FLOOR, LEANING AGAINST THE DOUBLE DECKER OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING CLEAN DISHES ON THE FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE DECLUTTERED AND DEEP CLEANED: THE SHELVES UNDER ALL THE FOOD PREP TABLES, THE OUTERIOR, LOWER OPENINGS AND THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, AND THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL MENTIONED SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION COVERS ON THE CEILING IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS WITH DUST INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND 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 THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND NOT CLEAN. FLOORS ESPECIALLY, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET, THE FLOORS SURROUNDING THE EQUIPMENT NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN FLOORS 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 COOKING EQUIPMENT (SPEED RACK, POTS, AND SLICER) STORED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND CLUTTER NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MENTIONED TOILET ROOM. ALSO, OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOORS THROUGOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, REMOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT OUT OF THE TOILET ROOM, REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM FLOORS AND REPLACE WITH NON-SLIP MATS, AND REMOVE ANY UNNECCEARY EQUIPMENT 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 COOKING EQUIPMENT (SPEED RACK, POTS, AND SLICER) STORED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND CLUTTER NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MENTIONED TOILET ROOM. ALSO, OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOORS THROUGOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, REMOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT OUT OF THE TOILET ROOM, REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM FLOORS AND REPLACE WITH NON-SLIP MATS, AND REMOVE ANY UNNECCEARY EQUIPMENT 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.