JOE'S FOOD & LIQUOR Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND THE EXPOSED AND SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND MEAT DEPT AREA WITHOUT HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWEL HAND SOAP. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PUT PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTED SHELVINGS OF THE DISPLAY SHELVING OF THE PRODUCE . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND PAINT IT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE FRONT OF THE OFFICE. MUST REPLACE CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE DAIRY AND JUICE CASE. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE DAIRY AND JUICE CASE. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.