NEW YORK DELI, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS NOR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOOD HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE DATED WITH A PROPER DATE MARKING (USE BY DATE, EXPIRATION DATE OR DATE MADE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LOG BOOK OR SERVICE REPORTS VIA EMAIL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE REACH IN COOLERS WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZING AGENT USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE BUILD UP, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. THE RUBBER GASKETS IN SIDE OF THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOIL FOUND IN THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN SURFACE. THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN CHEST FREEZER BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE PALLETS IN THE REAR, UNDER THE FRYERS, SINKS, COOLERS, UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE BEVERAGE COOLER, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR OF STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM ALL. MAINTAIN SAME.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE MOPS STORED IN THE BUCKET OF DIRTY WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP TO AIR DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE MOPS STORED IN THE BUCKET OF DIRTY WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP TO AIR DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.