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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT STAN'S DONUTS, SWEET SHOPPE, AND CHEESE STATION. ALSO NOTED WAS NO ACCESS TO PAPER TOWELS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT AND BAKERY. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE (TOP INTERIOR BEHIND PANEL). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED RAW TUNA IN THE SELF-SERVICE COOLER. FOUND NO WRITTEN DISCLOSURE STATING THAT THE "TUNA IS SERVED RAW. " INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK), AND REMINDER FOR ANY MENU ITEM THAT IS SERVED RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROX. 18 SMALL FLIES IN THE BAKERY FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO NOTED ARE APPROX 3 SMALL FLIES LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMP SINKS IN THE BAKERY DISHWASHING AREA AND 4 SMALL FLIES LOCATED NEXT TO THE COMPACTOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. ALSO NOTED ARE APPROX 15- 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE ALONG THE WALL TO THE LEFT OF THE COMPACTOR AND BEHIND THE OIL TANKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND BUILT-IN STOPPER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK INOPERABLE LOCATED AT STAN'S DONUTS. STOPPER UNABLE TO HOLD WATER IN MIDDLE BASIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BUILT-IN STOPPER.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS IN COOLERS AT SMOOTHIE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN SPECIALITY CHEESE DEPARTMENT WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON. WATER UNDER PRESSURE SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ALL EQUIPMENT AND NONFOOD EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO USE WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND NO LIGHT IN STAN'S DONUTS DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND NO LIGHT IN STAN'S DONUTS DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.