MARIANO'S #8527 UKRANIAN VILLAGE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED IN THE CENTER AISLE FOUND SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS AT 129.9F, CHICKEN WINGS AT 110.8F, TEMPURA SHRIMP AT 130.6F, BBQ RIBS AT 112F AND BROCOLLI RICE CASSEROLE AT 128.7F. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE OUT OF TEMPERATURE AT THE SALAD BAR: CONTAINER OF HAM AT 50.1F, SLICED CHICKEN BREAST AT 48.9F, TOFU AT 49.3F, AND HARBOILED EGGS AT 48.9F. THE HOT HOLDING STEAM TABLE WAS TURNED OFF AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF FOOD WORTH $350. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE COVERING THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS BEHIND THE BAKERY.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE MISSING HANDLES ON THE BURGER PATTY DISPLAY COOLER BEHIND THE GRILL AND MAINTAIN.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR BEHIND VERO COFFEE STATION.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A HOSE DRIPPING INTO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAKERY NEAR THE OVENS. EXPOSED HAND SINKS ARE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURES OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS TO PROPERLY PROTECT LIGHT FIXTURE FROM SHATTERING. MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

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: MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURES OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS TO PROPERLY PROTECT LIGHT FIXTURE FROM SHATTERING. MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

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.