KASIA'S Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER. OBSERVED HER WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON CUTTING READY-TO-EAT VEGETABLES AND THEN WENT AND REMOVED SEVERAL ROLLING CARTS WITH THE SAME GLOVES ON AND CAME BACK INTO THE PREP AREA AND HANDLED A KNIFE AND CONTINUED TO CUT THE VEGETABLES WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S AT BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS BY ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE OBSERVED HER RINSE A CUTTING BOARD UNDER RUNNING WATER AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND THEN USED A PAPER TOWEL TO DRY AND THEN A MALE EMPLOYEE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACING UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES WITHOUT SANITIZING, AS WELL AS ANOTHER MALE EMPLOYEE AT OTHER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WAS DOING THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP SINK TO SANITIZE UTENSILS PROPERLY.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED OUT KITCHEN DOOR ALONG BOTTOM .

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED AN UNAUTHORIZED FEMALE CUSTOMER WITH A JACKET ON LOOKING AT ITEMS ON DISPLAY AND THEN WENT INTO REAR PREP AREA, THEN CAME BACK OUT FROM REAR PREP AREA TO THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND PURCHASE FOOD ITEMS AND THEN WENT BACK INTO REAR FOOD PREP AREA, I ASKED THE MANAGER IS THAT PERSON AN EMPLOYEE SHE STATES NO IT'S A FAMILY MEMBER THAT IS VISITING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ONLY EMPLOYEES ARE ALLOWED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BOWLS STORED INSIDE OF SEVERAL LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

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.

GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: OBSERVED GLOVES BEING USED IMPROPERLY.

Improper glove use spreads contamination worse than bare hands.

Single-use gloves must be used correctly.

Wash hands before donning; Change when contaminated; Change between tasks; Single use only; Not a substitute for handwashing.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRYER CABINET.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT LOWER RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT IN DRY FOOD STORAGE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PLACE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF GRILL AND FRYER CABINET,WINDOW SILL.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN POP WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE AROUND WINDOW IN REAR MAIN PREP AREA & HOLE IN LOWER WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN POP WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE AROUND WINDOW IN REAR MAIN PREP AREA & HOLE IN LOWER WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.