MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET #8508 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON MENUS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OF READY TO EAT FOOD, SLICED MUSHROOMS, GRILLED CHICKEN, SLICED HAM, IMITATION CRAB MEAT, HARD BOILED EGGS, COOKED CORN, UNPROTECTED, IN PLAIN REACH OF CUSTOMER ON SHOW ROOM FLOOR, DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF SALAD BAR, STORED ON SPEED RACK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE AT SALAD BAR. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULK LINE AND BACK SPLASH AREA OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT SPRAY NOZZLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN VERO CAFE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT TIME.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUST BUILD ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF HAND SINK IN SALAD BAR PREP ROOM. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED COOLER GASKETS BROKEN AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 2 DOOR COOLER IN HOT FOOD PREP ROOM AND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT FRUIT BAR. 2 DOOR AT SUSHI SUSHI STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REMOVE/REPAIR MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUST BUILD ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF HAND SINK IN SALAD BAR PREP ROOM. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED COOLER GASKETS BROKEN AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 2 DOOR COOLER IN HOT FOOD PREP ROOM AND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT FRUIT BAR. 2 DOOR AT SUSHI SUSHI STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REMOVE/REPAIR MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.