MANA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CUT MELONS, CHEESECAKE,SALADS, LUNCH MEAT) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED)

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.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE LUNCH MEAT AND GRAPES INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE EGGS BELOW READY TO EAT FOODS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.

Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.

Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE, WHITE CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES, CUT FRUITS WITH IDENTIFYING LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOODS WITH INGREDIENTS.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES AND CRATES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN SEVERAL ROOMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES

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 EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN SEVERAL ROOMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES

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.