MARIO'S BUTCHER SHOP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) BUTCHER PREP AREA WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST 100F AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY 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 & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED, DISCOLORED, ROTTED, AND UNSEALED WOOD PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT BUTCHER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES FOR MEAT PREPARATION.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN BUTCHER PREP AS WELL AS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR NEAR TOILET ROOMS WITH LEAKY PIPES DRIPPING INTO BUCKET AND POOLING ONTO FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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 MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, STORAGE AND NEAR COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT GROCERY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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 MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, STORAGE AND NEAR COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT GROCERY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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.