HEALTHY LG NUTRITION Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED NO BARRIER BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AND AREA WHERE CREPES AND WAFFLES WILL BE MADE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER FOR CUSTOMERS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.

Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.

Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED A QUAT SANITIZER ON PREMISES AND CHLORINE TEST STRIPS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE QUAT TEST STRIPS FOR QUAT SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER TO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE OR AT UTILITY (MOP) SINK AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT EQUIPMENT AS REQUIRED.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN PREP AND SEATING AREA; REPLACE FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED.

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 DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE WASHROOM CEILING; CLEAN FAN TO REMOVE DUST.

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 DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE WASHROOM CEILING; CLEAN FAN TO REMOVE DUST.

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.