NEW YORK MARKET Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED ONE (1) DOOR STANDING FREEZER AT THE DOOR SEPARATING THE FRONT AND REAR AREAS TO NOT BE FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, WITH THE UNIT TURNED OFF FULLY. UNIT WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. STANDING ONE (1) DOOR FREEZER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL ENTIRE COOLER/EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO CASHIER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN COOLER TO MEASURE THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BAGS OF BREAD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE TWO DOOR STANDING FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT AGAINST CONTAMINATION.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA LEADING TO THE HALL FOR THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE THREE (3) COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK IN GOOD REPAIR.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IN WATER LINE FOR ICE MACHINE.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL THREE (3) BASINS OF THE THREE (3) COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO BE BACKING UP/FILLING WITH WASTE WATER WHENEVER THE HAND SINK IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO IT IS USED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE THREE (3) COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK DRAIN TO ENSURE WASTE WATER IS NOT BACKING UP THROUGH ANY DRAINS. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE BY END OF INSPECTION AND CLEANED OUT GREASE TRAP, DRAINS, AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED SURROUNDING AREAS. ALL WASTE IS PROPERLY CONVEYED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE LIGHT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE LIGHT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.