JOSEPHS FINEST MEATS INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED MILK CRATES IS USED AS STORAGE SHELVINGS IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USED RAISED SHELVES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS IN FRONT MEAT PREP AREA.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD BEHIND MEAT PREP AREA (BY CHICKEN DISPLAY COOLER).---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION UNDER MEAT PREP TABLE (FRONT SERVICE AREA), FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, MOP SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK AND STORAGE SHELVES.

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: MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLE WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE IN REAR AND WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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 CLEAN WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLE WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE IN REAR AND WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.