NEW YORK DELI, INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed no hot water available at rear exposed hand sink. Hot water handler does not turn, only cold water available. Instructed all hand sink must have hot and cold water available at all times. Operator made repairs during inspection. Observed no paper towels or means to dry hands in employee restroom. Observed no hand soap available at rear exposed hand sink. Must provide soap and paper towels (or other sanitary means to dry hands) at all hand sinks at all times. Operator provided soap and paper towels during inspection. Critical violation 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: Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (beef, nacho cheese, ground beef, etc.) in hot holding unit. Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous is being prepped, cooked, or served. Serious citation 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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed cardboard and duct tape used as a means for repair on 3 door reach in prep cooler. Duct cardboard and duct tape must be removed (not permitted). Must make repairs to cooler to provide only non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable surfaces for equipment. Must maintain same. Observed excessive ice build up on upper interior of walk in freezer in rear of store. Must defrost, clean and sanitize walk in cooler. Must make repairs to prevent excessive ice build up. Must maintain same.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed cardboard and duct tape used as a means for repair on 3 door reach in prep cooler. Duct cardboard and duct tape must be removed (not permitted). Must make repairs to cooler to provide only non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable surfaces for equipment. Must maintain same. Observed excessive ice build up on upper interior of walk in freezer in rear of store. Must defrost, clean and sanitize walk in cooler. Must make repairs to prevent excessive ice build up. Must maintain same.

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.