ONE STOP FOOD & LIQUOR STORE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED INN (IN USE) BUTCHER MEAT DEPARTMENT AS WELL AS HANDSINK IN WAREWASHING AREA/REAR PREP ATTACHED TO MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE OPEN AND OEPERATING FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED. PIC PROVIDED PAPERTOWELS AT CLOSE OF INSPECTION.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS @IMPROPER TEMEPRATURED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS APPROXIMATELY 85 GALLONNS OF VARIETY MILK AND CREAMERS, AND FLAVORED ICED COFFEE, APPROX 30 LBS YOGURT/COTTAGE CHEESES, 12 LBS FRESH CHEESE, APPROX 3O LBS VARIETY BAGGED, BRICK AND SLICED CHEESE. ALL SAID ITEMS RANGING BETWEEN 49-51.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41 OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID ITEMS AT THIS TIME, TOTAL VALUE APPROX $500. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOLING UNIT CONTAINING DAIRY AT IMPROPER TEMPERTURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 50.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT TO REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED.

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 MISSING THERMOMTERS IN MULTIPLE COOLERS ON SALES FLOOR (FISH, SMOKED MEATS, FROZEN MEALS, BEEF, PRODUCE) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMAT3LY 60 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR WAREHOUSE STORAGE SPACE WHERE MEAT PACKAGING SUPPLIES ARE STORED ON FLOOR IN ALL CORNERS OF SAID SPACE AND IN BETWEEN PALLETS. NOTED DROPPINGS INSIDE OF LARGE BINS WITH WHEELS. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PRODUCE/STORAGE FLYING THROUGHOUT, ON SURFACES OF WATERMELON BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). 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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MEAT PACAKAGING STYROFOAM STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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 PLUMBING IN BASEMENT STORAGE IN DISREPAIR WITH WATER POOLING ONTO FLOOR IN SAID SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES WITH COVERING INSIDE TOILET ROOMS.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES WITH COVERING INSIDE TOILET ROOMS.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.