M & H FOOD & DELI Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP TO HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT THIS TIME PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FROM THESE SINKS AND MAINTAIN, AND ONLY WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINKS.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH PUNGENT, FOUL SMELL AND EVIDENCE OF SPOILAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED CHICKEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL ITEMS OUT OF TEMPERATURE IN THE FRONT DELI DISPLAY COOLER; RAW CHICKEN WINGS AT 49.5F, DELI CHEEE AT 47.5F, COLESLAW AT 51.4F, HAM AT 46.6F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD HOLDING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS. 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.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL PREPARED TCS FOOD ITEMS IN FRONT DELI DISPLAY COOLER WITHOUT ADEQUATE DATE LABELS, CUT TOMATOES, CUT LEAFY GREENS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE LABELING OR DISCARD. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED UNLABELED PREPARED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FRONT DELI DISPLAY COOLER AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES TO STORE TCS FOOD AT 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USE OF COOLER TO STORE TCS FOOD. COOLER TAGGED FOR INSPECTION ON-SITE. COOLER RESET ITSELF. COOLER NOW AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE 36.4 DEGREES PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH GAP BELOW FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GAP TO PROHIBIT ENTRY OF PESTS AND MAINTAIN.

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 INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON-SITE MISSING MOST RECENT PEST CONTROL VISIT AND PEST CONTROL LICENSE INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING ITEMS TO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN BAG OF SUGAR STORED IN CUPBOARD AT FRONT AREA COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SUGAR TO FOOD-SAFE CONTAINER WITH LID FOR LONG-TERM STORAGE 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL PACKAGED FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL HANDMADE WOODEN SHELVES USED AS NON-FOOD CONTACT STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH EQUIPMENT MADE OF A SMOOTH, NON-POROUS, AND EASILY-CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

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 CAN OPENER IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CAN OPENER.

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 SOIL AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO AVOID DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD-UP.

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.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED WATER AT INADEQUATE PRESSURE FOR SUFFICIENT WAREWASHING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PRESSURE TO WATER FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN. OWNER ARRIVED ON SITE WITH PLUMBER TO CORRECT PROBLEM. WATER IS NOW FREE FLOWING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WASHROOM SINK FAUCET HOT WATER DIAL IN POOR REPAIR AND UNABLE TO ALLOW HOT WATER FLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HOT WATER FAUCET TO ALLOW FOR HOT WATER FLOW. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REPAIRED DIAL ON-SITE WITH HOT WATER FLOW ADEQUATE. PLUMBER CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED WASHROOM PLUMBING FIXTURES SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN WASHROOM AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO AVOID SOIL BUILD-UP 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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH WASTE AND UNABLE TO CLOSE LID SECURELY. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE FREQUENCY OF WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES TO PREVENT OVERFLOW OF FACILITY WASTE IN OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

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 GREASE SPILL IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND SOIL ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SOILED SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD-UP OF SOIL.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE SPILL IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND SOIL ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SOILED SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD-UP OF SOIL.

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.