INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery & restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: APPROXIMATELY 3 HALF GALLONS STRAWBERY YOGURT, 12 QUARTS YOGURT SMOOTHIE, VARIETY YOGURT CUPS, 24 70Z YOGURTS, 12 8 OZ STRAWBERRY MILK, 12 80Z CHOCLATE MILK) TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49F-53F AND STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER LOCATED IN GROCERY AREA AT THIS TIME. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS MEXICAN SAUSAGE AT @ 70F HANGING IN BUTCHER PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.

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.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED MEXICAN SAUSAGE HANGING ON METAL RACK LOCATED IN BUTCHER PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. NO APPROVED PROCESS PROVIDED AT THIS TIME AS REQUIRED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCRDED AT THIS TIME.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: 8-103.11 OBSERVED MEXICAN SAUSAGE ON SITE AIR DRYING IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HACCP OR VARIANCE AS REQUIRED BY CODE. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WAS DISCARDED AT THE CLOSE OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION INFORMATION.

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR COLD HOLDING. NOTED UNIT @50F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE STORING TCS FOODS (VARIETY YOGURT DRINKS, SMOOTHIES, YOGURT CUPS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT TO 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. 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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED USED TONGS STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF HOT HOLD UNIT EQUIPMENT WHEN NOT IN USE IN TACO PREP. INSTURCTED TO STORE INSIDE FOOD WITH HANDLES UPRIGHT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM THE PUBLIC.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED USED TONGS STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF HOT HOLD UNIT EQUIPMENT WHEN NOT IN USE IN TACO PREP. INSTURCTED TO STORE INSIDE FOOD WITH HANDLES UPRIGHT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM THE PUBLIC.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.