MORSE FRESH MARKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT INGREDIENT INFORMATION FOUND THROUGHOUT THE STORE; GRANOLA, TRAIL MIX, POTATO SALADS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE INGREDIENT INFORMATION AND ALLERGEN STATEMENTS, WHEN APPLICABLE, ON ALL RE-PACKAGED CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN; REAR STORAGE AND STAFF BREAK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE WALL IN FREEZER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND REMOVE ICE FROM WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT ABOVE THE COUNTER IN THE BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT ABOVE THE COUNTER IN THE BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.