MARIANO'S Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 4LBS OF SAUSAGE AND VEGETABLE PIZZA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 66.4 F- 73.9F VALUED AT $10. ALL PIZZA WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED PREMISES BOTTLING AND CAPPING OF JUICE WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PROCESS WAS STOPPED. 32 GALLONS OF JUICE VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $400 WERE PULLED FROM SUPERMARKET SHELVES AND DISCARDED. JUICERS USED FOR CAPPING AND BOTTLING JUICE WERE TAGGED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL RAW WOOD IN REAR OF STORE WALLS NEEDS TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED IN ORDER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE.

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 PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ABOVE FOOD PREP SINK INSTEAD OF ABOVE HANDWASH STATION. PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER SHOULD BE MOVED ABOVE HANDWASH SINK TO PREVENT ANY CROSS CONTAMINATION.

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 PLASTIC BULK FOOD CONTAINERS CRACKED AND CHIPPED. PLASTIC BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THAT ARE CRACKED OR CHIPPED MUST BE DISPOSED OF AND REPLACED.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN FACITLY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS REGULARLY IN ORDER TO PREVENT BREEDING GROUNDS FOR INSECTS.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNCELAN FLOORS OF LARGE WALK IN FREEZER IN RECIEVING AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DIPPER WELL AT GELATO STATION WITH SUBMERGED SPICKET. THERE MUST BE AIR GAP TO PREVENT BACKFLOW INTO WATER LINE.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP FROM SIDE COMPARTMENTS TO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT WHEN DRAINED. ALL COMPARTMENTS MUST DRAIN PROPERLY WITH NO BACKUP.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP FROM SIDE COMPARTMENTS TO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT WHEN DRAINED. ALL COMPARTMENTS MUST DRAIN PROPERLY WITH NO BACKUP.

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.