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

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) 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: 3-603.11 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: 6-501.111 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).

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: 4-501.11 FOUND A BUILT-IN STOPPER AT A 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: 4-601.11(C)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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11: 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: 6-303.11: 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.