MARIANO'S #8520 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND 8 SLICES OF PIZZA STORED UNDER A LAMP IN THE FRONT HOT FOOD PREP AREA AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES (90.3F-103.6F) WITH NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS IN PLACE PER THE VARIANCE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH VARIANCE WHEN USING TIME AS A HACCP. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED OF THE PRODUCT, 5LBS. AT $24.00, 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.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN FRONT JUICE PREP AREA HANDLING FRESH FRUIT WITH BARE HANDS AND NOT WEARING GLOVES, AND WHEN GLOVES WERE PUT ON, HANDS WERE NOT WASHED, NOT PRACTICING GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES, WHEN MULTI TASKING, ETC. CRITICAL CITATION: 7-38-010 (A)

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FRONT JUICE AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE OF SINK, UNABLE TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AT ONCE, CRITICAL CITATION: 7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD ON SHELVES IN BAKERY AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS NOT CLEAN IN HOT FOODS PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE JUICING BAR AND IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE ORANGE JUICER IN THE REAR JUICING PREP AREA AND UNDER THE OVEN IN THE HOT FOODS PREP AREA. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE REAR JUICING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN POOR REPAIR IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL, REPLACE FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

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: FLOORS IN ALL SERVICE DEPARTMENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. BACK STOCK ROOM ALL AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL PALLETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES, RE GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF POT WASHER IN BAKERY AREA,

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING WALL TILE IN BAKERY AREA BY LARGE FLOOR MIXER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET AT ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

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 A LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE MEAT DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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 A LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE MEAT DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.