M K POULTRY, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SAME

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN), NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTED AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASH CLEANSER (SOAP) AT HANDWASH SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASH CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. SOAP PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION

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: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (IE. PAPER TOWELS) AT HANDWASH SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: EGGS UNREFRIGERATED ON COUNTER AND OFFERED FOR SALE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, 68F. INSTD TO HAVE UNDER REFRIGERATION AND MAINTAIN AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROX 2LBS (1 DOZEN), $10 VALUE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO TESTING DEVICE ON SITE FOR CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE REFUSE, DEBRIS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND CHICKEN FECES AROUND DUMPSTER AND SURROUNDING AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN ENTIRE AREA AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN SANITARY CONDITION, FREE FROM ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE, GARBAGE, OFFENSIVE MATERIAL AND NUISANCES OF ALL KINDS. PLASTIC RECEPTACLES BEING USED TO STORE FEATHERS AND REFUSE MATERIAL. INSTD TO STORE IN METAL RECEPTACLES WHICH SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH TIGHT FITTING COVERS, KEPT CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE AND CLEANED AND DISINFECTED DAILY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B). PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE REFUSE, DEBRIS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND CHICKEN FECES AROUND DUMPSTER AND SURROUNDING AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN ENTIRE AREA AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN SANITARY CONDITION, FREE FROM ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE, GARBAGE, OFFENSIVE MATERIAL AND NUISANCES OF ALL KINDS. PLASTIC RECEPTACLES BEING USED TO STORE FEATHERS AND REFUSE MATERIAL. INSTD TO STORE IN METAL RECEPTACLES WHICH SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH TIGHT FITTING COVERS, KEPT CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE AND CLEANED AND DISINFECTED DAILY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B). PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

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.