Municipal Foods Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT. INFORMATION WAS GIVEN ON 12-16-15,REPORT #1454334. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-16-15,REPORT #1454334 #35-WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. ALL HOLES MUST BE SEALED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATION

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GRIMES,DEBRIS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLERS AT REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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: BROKEN,UNEVEN,PITTED CEMENT FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NO-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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: MISSING AND STAINED, BROKEN CEILING TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST INSTALL/REPALCE SAID CEILING TILES.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.