MARIANO'S #8516 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NEEDS TO BE PROVIDED.

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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: A CUNSUMER ADVISORY NEEDS TO BE POSTED IN BUTCHER AREA WHERE PATRONS CAN CHOOSE A STEAK, BURGER OR FISH TO HAVE GRILLED TO ORDER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED INACCURATE THERMOMTERS THROUGHOUT STORE ON COLD HOLDING DISPLAY COOLERS. NEED TO HAVE WORKING THERMOMTERS ON ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, REFRIGERATED CASES AND WALK IN COOLERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE NON-FOOD CONTACT PORTION OF THE JUICING EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE PANEL, WHICH INCLUDES THE MOTOR AND OTHER MECHANISMS THAT NEED TO BE FULLY ACCESSIBLE AND CLEANED IN DETAIL. THESE PARTS OF THE THE MACHINE NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND TOILET OF STAFF WASHROOM IN REAR OF WAREHOUSE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND SINK AND ABOVE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE AND MAINTAIN.

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 WALL BEHIND TOILET OF STAFF WASHROOM IN REAR OF WAREHOUSE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND SINK AND ABOVE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE AND MAINTAIN.

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.