HARVESTIME FOODS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MEAT COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 15 POUNDS OF PHILADELPHIA CREAM CHEESE, 24 POUNDS DUTCH FARM CREAM CHEESE, 32 POUNDS BEST CHOICE CREAM CHEESE, 40 POUNDS COTTAGE CHEESE, 10 GALLONS OF SLILK CREAM, 20 POUNDS YOGURT, 230 GALLONS OF MILK, 12 POUNDS PICO DE GIO, 10 GALLONS OF SOUP, AND 30 POUNDS OF KIMCHI ($2300) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COOLERS (INCLUDING WALK-IN DAIRY COOLER) WITH INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47-50, F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. THE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR THE COOLERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREAS, IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM, AND GENERAL STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 1 OF 4 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH NO WATER. THE MANAGER STATED SINK WOULD BE REPLACED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 1 OF 4 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH NO WATER. THE MANAGER STATED SINK WOULD BE REPLACED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.