JOE'S FOOD & LIQUOR Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A CUSTOMER ADVISORY WARNING IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES TO STORE FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING, AND ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS. FOOD COOKED PREPARED FOODS AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. ALSO MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING, AND ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND PREPARED AND COOKED FOODS INSIDE LARGE COOKING POTS, PANS AND ALUMINUM TRAYS NOT DATED OR LABELED.MUST PROVIDE.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES BEING USED AS LINERS INSIDE THE 4-DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AND THROUGHOUT ENTIRE GROCERY STORE. MUST ALWAYS USE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES I.E. VYNIL, PLASTIC OR STAINLESS STEEL LINERS.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXCESSIVELY RUSTED GREASE TRAP LID AT THE MEAT DELI AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.FOUND ABOVE IN POOR REPAIR

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST RECAULK WALL WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE RESTROOM HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE MEAT DELI AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS AND HOLES LOCATED AT WALL AND CEILING CORNERS IN THE MOST REAR AREA ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND NEXT TO THE COOKING AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST RECAULK WALL WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE RESTROOM HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE MEAT DELI AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS AND HOLES LOCATED AT WALL AND CEILING CORNERS IN THE MOST REAR AREA ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND NEXT TO THE COOKING AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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.