KUROWSKI SAUSAGE SHOP & RICH Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE SMOKING MEAT ON PREMISES WIHTOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THEY MUST OBTAIN CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH APPROVAL FOR HACCP PROCESS. SMOKERS ARE TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL HACCP PLAN AND VARIANCE ARE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. COMBINED WITH VIOLAITON #32.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED NO HACCP PLAN AND VARIANCE FOR SMOKING MEAT ON PREMISES.---ALSO OBSERVED ASSORTED SMOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE THE SMOKING PROCESS UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.THE FOOD ITEMS ASSORTED SMOKED PORK ITEMS WERE ALSO TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION ABOUT 200 LBS AT $900. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS BEING STROED ON FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING IN BASMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING IN BASMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.