MORSE FRESH MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT COUNTER: 8- ONE POUND EACH OF COOKED LASAGNA AT TEMP OF 113.3F TO 115.6F; 2- ONE POUND AND HALF EACH OF COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 122.7F TO 125.6F.HOT PRODUCTS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE.TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 10, VALUE 73.97 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.FOUND A BUNCH OF PAINTING TARPS ON GROUND,BUSHELS WITH DIRTY WATER ON GROUND WITH EXCESS ANTS AROUND THE CONTAINERS AND WALLS.WOOD MATERIAL,AND OTHER TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL ON GROUND.DELIVERED POP BOTTLES ON PORTABLE CARDS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND REMOVE EXCESS ITEMS FROM GROUND ELEVATE WHAT IS NEEDED 6" OFF THE GROUND.KEEP AREA CLEAN TO MINIMIZE INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITIES SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED WOOD COVING WITH POROUS SURFACE,BROKEN CAULKING BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND COVING INSIDE THE PREP BUTCHER WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE REPLACE SAID COVING WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.RE-CAULK WITH A SMOOTH APPLICATION IF NEEDED WE OBSERVED EXCESS DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE WOOD/PLASTIC PALLETS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS.EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR BETWEEN AND UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AT SAID UNITS.

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: WOOD CEILING WALL-INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(PRODUCE /MILK)WITH PEELING PAINT AND BROKEN.WOOD IS SATURATED WITH MOIST AND BROKEN SOME SPOTS WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE,SOUTH PART OF THE COOLER BY THE SOUTH DOOR .INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ,AND BROKEN WOOD,SURFACE MOST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. HOLES AROUND PIPES AT FRONT WINDOWS,BROKEN SEAMS AT CEILING WALLS ALSO AT FRONT WINDOWS,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

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.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FEMALE EMPLOYEE'S HAIR ARE NOT COMPLETELY RESTRAINED IN DELI DEPARTMENT,MUST USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FEMALE EMPLOYEE'S HAIR ARE NOT COMPLETELY RESTRAINED IN DELI DEPARTMENT,MUST USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.