ME-ME ONE STOP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND SLUSHY MACHINE ON SITE AND IN USE, EMPLOYEES ARE UNABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL IT CAN BE PROPERLY CLEANED/SANITIZED. CITATION #63195-17

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. FOUND NO HOT WATER AT ANY OF THE SINKS ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED DURING INSPECTION-MUST MAINTAIN. CITATION #63195-17 ISSUED.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN REAR AROUND 2-COMP.AND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND CLOUDY WASTE WATER BACKING UP IN THE 2-COMP., MOP SINK AND WASHBOWL AND NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINKS FIXED AND MAINTAIN THEM. CITATION #63196-18 ISSUED.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL POP CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED COUNTER BY 2-COMP. SINK AND FIX DAMAGED CABINET DOORS AND SHELVES UNDER 2-COMP. SINK.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND CABINETS THROUGHOUT.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, CLOSETS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS AND SINKS. MUST FIX DAMAGED FLOOR IN MOPSINK AREA AND REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN SAME AREA. ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST FIX ALL HOLES IN WALLS AND SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN VENTS IN TOILET ROOM.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A 3-COMP. SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE. COMPARTMENTS MUST BE LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE SLUSHY MACHINE AND HAVE A METAL DRAINBOARD ATTACHED TO IT.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A 3-COMP. SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE. COMPARTMENTS MUST BE LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE SLUSHY MACHINE AND HAVE A METAL DRAINBOARD ATTACHED TO IT.

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.