INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery & restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES, EATING BREAD/PASTRY ON CUTTING BOARD IN MEAT/DELI PREP AREA AND DRINKING COFFEE. INSTD TO EAT/DRINK IN DESIGNATED AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A. CRITICAL

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FLIES (OVER 10) IN PRODUCE AREA AND ON WALLS IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SAME, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020. SERIOUS.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN EQUIPMENT (STORAGE BINS) IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AND INVERT.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COLD FAUCET HANDLE LOOSE, IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COLD FAUCET HANDLE LOOSE, IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.