MARIANO'S #8516 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED - -

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 ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. 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: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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 PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT COOKING FRONT AREA(CHICKEN),ALSO AT BUTCHER'S AREA.UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)

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: HANDWASHING SINK AT MEAT FISH AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. STORED INSIDE THE SINK WAS ICE SCOOP AND ANOTHER HANDWASHING SINK A BOTTLE SPRAYER WAS STORED INSIDE . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER REMOVED BOTH ITEMS FROM SAID SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C) "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"

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-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES, AND THE WHITE PANEL WERE ICE IS RELEASED TO AN ICE CONTAINER,BOTTOM PART OD THE UNIT. ICE IS USED TO DISPLAY FISH WITHOUT CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNITS REAR STORAGE AND BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-005

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND VARIOUS KIND OF LUNCH MEAT AND VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESE STORED INSIDE THE SELF SERVE TO GO COOLER .TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: SLICED TURKEY AT TEMP OF 45.7F TO 48.9F; SLICED HAM AT TEMP OF 46.8F TO 48.6F; SLICED BEEF FROM 44.6F TO 50.1F;SLICED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 50F TO 51.3F; ALL FOOD REMOVED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUNDS 106.88,VALUE 813.17. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005

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 COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND SELF SERVE DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT OF DELI COUNTER, AIR TEMP OF 45.4F TO 45.6F. COLD UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER AT COOKING REAR AREA(CHICKEN). REPAIR/REPLACE -

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: CAN OPENER IN PRODUCE PREP AREA IS RUSTY(INCLUDED THE BLADE),CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE. BLADE AT CAN OPENER AT DELI DEPARTMENT IS NOT CLEANED,GRIME AT BLADE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE

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: CAN OPENER IN PRODUCE PREP AREA IS RUSTY(INCLUDED THE BLADE),CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE. BLADE AT CAN OPENER AT DELI DEPARTMENT IS NOT CLEANED,GRIME AT BLADE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE

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.