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

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF GRILL PREP COOLER AT 59.4F AND COFFEE PREP AREA PREP COOLER AT 47.9F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON UNITS.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS SUCH AS 1.02 LBS. BONELESS LEMON CHICKEN 60.0F.8LBS. SALMON 58.9F,1.005LBS BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST 61.0F,1.185LB ITALIAN SAUSAGE MILD 54.3F,2.44LBS. PUB BURGERS 53.2F,1.24LBS. HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE 54.9F,2.40 LBS. PUB CHEDDAR BURGERS 54.6F,2.41 LBS. JALAPENO & CHEDDAR BURGERS 50.5F.14 - GALLONS MILK 44.9F-46.8,3.30 GALLONS HALF & HALF MILK47.0F,1.5 GALLONS ALMOND MILK 47.9F,1.5 GALLONS SOY MILK 49.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.187LBS. $124.87.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 200 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS,BOXES,JUICER MACHINE AND FLYING AROUND IN JUICE BAR,HOT BAR,DELI,BAKERY PREP AREA,PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT AT (TOMATOES,ONIONS,PLUMS),COFFEE AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA,JUICE PREP AREA.ALSO APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ON ENTRY DOOR IN CENTER AND ALONG TOP,EXIT DOOR ALONG TOP AND STAIRWELL DOOR ALONG BOTTOM.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/13/17.RODENT PROOF DOORS.(SERIOUS 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 RUST FROM OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS IN MEAT PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR CRACKED POPCORN STORAGE BIN IN POPCORN PREP AREA,LOOSE SPLASH GUARD AT DELI HAND SINK.

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: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROMDIPPING WELL,HOT BAR-PREP TABLES,ROLLING CART,WHEEL BASES AND FRYER CABINETS,DELI WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,MEAT AND SEAFOOD- PREP TABLES,MEAT PREP AREA FAN GUARDS,BAKERY-STORAGE SHELVES,DELI- HAND SINK.

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: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS,BREAK ROOM.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,BAKERY PREP 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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES IN MEAT PREP AREA,WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN HOT BAR PREP AREA,MISSING CEILING TILES IN BREAK ROOM.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN HOT BAR AREA,OVERHEAD BEAMS IN COFFEE AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN HOT BAR PREP AREA,DELI DISH WASHING AREA,FILTERS AT HOOD IN HOT BAR AREA,GRILL PREP AREA,BAKERY PREP AREA.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOT BAR AREA,GRILL AREA,BAKERY PREP AREA,MEAT PREP AREA.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOT BAR AREA,GRILL AREA,BAKERY PREP AREA,MEAT PREP AREA.

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.