Municipal Foods Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVERD 13 DUBUQUE ROYAL BUFFET CAN HAMS DISPLAY ON THE TOP OF THE DELI COUNTER AT INTERNAL TEMP OF 70.3F. CAN LABELS STATES "KEEP REFRIGERATED". MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 48LBS AT $275. CITATION ISSUED #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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM BROKEN/POOR REPAIR NOT ABLE TO FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERIFITICATE POSTED OR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED,PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AND SLICE DELI MEATS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIME. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABLE PREPACKAGED GOODS AT THE DELI COUNTER WITH THE NAME, DATE.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED DEEP DARK GROVES INTO THE CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE. NOTED THE DOOR FOR THE HOT HOLDING UNIT BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS, CLEAN AND DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN ICE DISPLAY FREEZER AND THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRESH BREAD DISPLAY CASE.

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: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND LITTER.

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: NOTED DAMAGED AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR AND FRONT STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST. NOTED HOLES AND OPENING INTO THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT AND OTHER PEST ENTRY POINT. ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN REAR EXIT DOOR WEATHER STRIPPING.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED DAMAGED AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR AND FRONT STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST. NOTED HOLES AND OPENING INTO THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT AND OTHER PEST ENTRY POINT. ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN REAR EXIT DOOR WEATHER STRIPPING.

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.