MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET #8508 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS: FRONT AND REAR BAKERY, AND ACROSS FROM CHEESE STATION. PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN HALLWAY NEXT TO JUICING AREA AND MEAT DEPARTMENT. ICE IS USED FOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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: FOUND NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON SEARED TUNA AND POKE SUSHI BOWLS FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLER ON SALES FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE ABOVE RAW ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

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 APPROXIMATELY 150 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING IN: SMOOTHIE PREP AREA, CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA, AND LOWER LEVEL RECEIVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS, CONTACT 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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND PANS NOT INVERTED IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. MUST INVERT AND MAINTAIN WHILE NOT IN USE.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE, STORE PROPERLY, AND MAINTAIN.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS AT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAKERY AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DAIRY SHELVING WITH ACCUMULATED DUST/DIRT RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. FLOOR DRAINS IN BAKERY AND GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. DUSTY FAN VENTS IN CHICKEN ROOM AND HOT FOODS COOLER. DUSTY WALL IN HOT FOODS COOLER AND DAIRY COOLER. ALL OF THE ABOVE NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

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: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. FLOOR DRAINS IN BAKERY AND GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. DUSTY FAN VENTS IN CHICKEN ROOM AND HOT FOODS COOLER. DUSTY WALL IN HOT FOODS COOLER AND DAIRY COOLER. ALL OF THE ABOVE NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

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.