MAKOLA AFRICAN SUPERMARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER, HOT OR COLD, ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IS RESTORED UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD IN DELI DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND TO MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD IN DELI DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND TO MAINTAIN.

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.