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

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME IN NON-FOOD CONTACT AREA OF SHELVING LOCATED IN SELF-SERVICE REFRIGERATOR CONTAINING JUICES AND GUACAMOLES. MANAGEMENT REMOVED BLACK SLIME DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN SALAD BAR DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN GOOD CONDITION.

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: OBSERVED FINAL RINSE GAUAGE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BAKERY DEPARTMENT IS HARD TO READ. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DUST ON CEILING, VENTS, AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE CEILING OF THE BAKERY DEPARTMENT DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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 BUILD-UP OF DUST ON CEILING, VENTS, AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE CEILING OF THE BAKERY DEPARTMENT DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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.