Kostner Food Basket Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL FOOD ITEMS PACKAGED ON PREMISES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED(NAME AND ADDRESS OF BUSINESS, AND NAME OF PRODUCT).

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: CUTTING BOARD ON SMALL REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER HAS DEEP GROOVES ON BOTH SIDES. IF SURFACES ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE, THE BOARD MUST BE REPLACED. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. REPAIR BOTTOM OF DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER WHICH IS NOT TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOM WHICH CAN RESULT IN COLD AIR ESCAPING AFFECTING INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE. REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CHIP TRAYS ON SALES FLOOR.

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: CLEAN MASSIVE DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE CEILING, COILS AND FAN GUARDS, THE WHITE PLASTIC POP STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES.

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: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS(DIRT AND DEBRIS OBSERVED).

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: CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST FAN AND LIGHT COVER IN WASHROOM. CLEAN DIRT FROM DOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. PAINT CEILING IN REAR WHERE SURFACE APPEARS TO BE RUSTY. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILL) MUST BE POSITIONED COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH SANITIZING SECTION OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH SANITIZING SECTION OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.