HARVESTIME FOODS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AN OVENS IN MAIN PREP AREA/KITCHEN, SLICERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP/CUTTING TABLES AND STORAGE CARTS IN THE DELI/MEAT CUTTING AREA.

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: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AT PREP AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS; ALSO MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS SAME AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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: MUST SEAL OPENING INSIDE REAR 2ND WASHROOM ON THE CEILING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND CLEAN VENT COVERS INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS.

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: MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE MEAT WALK IN FREEZER.

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: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAPS UNDER ALL 3PART SINKS AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS FOR 3 OF 4 3PART SINKS.

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: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAPS UNDER ALL 3PART SINKS AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS FOR 3 OF 4 3PART SINKS.

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.