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

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY, SUCH AS SAUSAGE, BACON AND FRIED FISH ON DISPLAY COUNTER OUTSIDE ON TOP OF A MEAT/DELI DISPLAY COOLER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 54.1F-70.5F. SMOKED SAUSAGE AT 54.1F/56.4F/55.9, DRIED SAUSAGES 70.5F (PACKAGING STATES 'KEEP REFRIGERATED') SMOKED BACON 61.2F AND FRIED FISH 59.5F/65.4F/70.5F, MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 30#, TOTAL VALUE $400.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 80 MICE DROPPINGS IN GROCERY AREA WESTSIDE OF STORE UNDERNEATH COOLER ALONG WALL, 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM(DOOR #5) AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN CORNER NEXT TO MAGAZINE RACK. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED TWO SMALL DEAD MICE ON GLUE BOARDS IN BASEMENT IN SMALL ROOM BY THE ICE MACHINE AND IN CORNER ON BAKERY AREA ON THIRD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TWO DEAD SMALL MICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR REAR DOOR OF SMOKER ROOM AND EXIT DOOR OF BAKERY ON THIRD FLOOR WITH OPENING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED ICE SCOOP IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (CORN) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

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: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS.

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: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF FRYER IN BASEMENT WITH GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PIPE LEAKING FROM CONDENSOR FAN IN WALK IN COOLER #6. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN GROCERY AREA, MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILE IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE PRODUCTION TABLE IN BASEMENT NEXT TO BUG LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT IN PRODUCTION ROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT CEILING IN PRODUCTION ROOM. OBSERVED TILES OF FLOOR IN SMOKER ROOM CRACKED AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TILES AND REGROUT.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CONDENSOR FAN COVERS WITH BLACK DUST BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR IN WALK IN COOLER #3 AND #6. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CONDENSOR FAN COVERS WITH BLACK DUST BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR IN WALK IN COOLER #3 AND #6. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.