KERFOOT FOOD AND LIQUOR Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: 3-DOOR REACH-IN MILK COOLER FOUND AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.6F-UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. ONCE UNIT HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND CAN MAINTAIN AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW MUST FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION OF UNIT BY CD PH AT 312-746-4240 - CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND MILK AT 46.9-47.1 DEGREES IN A 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ON SALES FLOOR-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PRODUCT FROM SALE. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON PRODUCT WHICH MUST BE HELD UNTIL EXPIRATION DATE HAS PASSED BEFORE PROPERLY REMOVED FROM PREMISES-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(B1). APPROXIMATELY 100LB VALUED AT 200.00 TAGGED. MUST FAX A REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF PRODUCT ONCE EXPIRED TO 312-746-4240.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLOSE ALLTHE HOLES IN THE WALLS THOUGHTOUT FACILITY.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLOSE ALLTHE HOLES IN THE WALLS THOUGHTOUT FACILITY.

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.