KUROWSKI SAUSAGE SHOP & RICH Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND SMALL PORK HAM ON DISPLAY HANGING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE SERVING AREA AT 65.9F AND BAKED HAM ON TOP OF THE COUNTER AT 47.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED IN A COOLER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $128.81 AND TOTAL 37.64 LBS. CITATION ISSUED CITICAL 7-38-005(A).

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRONT DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS AND EXIT DOOR WITH WITH OVER 1/3 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL PAPER TOWEL HOLDER BY THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR FIRST FLOOR CLOSE TO THE WALK IN COOLER.

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: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MILK AND SODA CRATE BEING USE AS A PALLET TO STORE STOCKS,IN ALL WALK IN COOLER ,WALK IN FREEZER AND THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS 6'OFF THE FLOOR.

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: CEILING INSIDE THE WASHROOM OF THE BAKERY DEPARTMENT AND PREP AREA BAKERY, 3RD FLOOR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL. BAKERY STORAGE AREA WALLS WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. CUTTING AREA IN BAKERY,HOOD AND FILTER WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL. FAN GUARD OF THE TWO WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE SMOKE HOUSE WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER FOR THE VEGETABLES WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE VEGETABLES DISPLAY COOLER; REACH IN DISPLAY COOLER;AND SMOKE HOUSE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE SMOKE HOUSE. MUST REPLACE. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA BAKERY DEPT. MUST PROVIDE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR OF THE BAKERY DEPT 3RD FLOOR BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR OF THE BAKERY DEPT 3RD FLOOR BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.