PETE'S MARKET #4 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. FAUCET HAS BEEN REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A HOSE. INSTRUCTED EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST BE DEDICATED, AND NOT FOR ANY USE EXCEPT WASHING HANDS. HAND SINKS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE AND REPAIR FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED

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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. ICE NOT USED FOR FOOD OR FOOD CONTACT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED BEEF HANGING IN KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND 11.5 POUNDS OF DRY BEEF AT 51.1 F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41 OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR ESTIMATES COST TO BE $277.00. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

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.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: FOUND CHORIZO ON SITE WITHOUT APPROVED PROCESS. MUST OBTAIN CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH APPROVAL OR A PRODUCT ASSESSMENT MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN THE PAST FIVE YEARS AND PERSON IN CHARGE HAS RECORDS VERIFYING THE PH LAB FROM A CERTIFIED LAB, AND THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN PROCESS. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY REMOVED ALL CHORIZO FROM SALES FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION NUMBER 29.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3 SMALL BLACK FLIES IN BASEMENT PRODUCE STORAGE AREA. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(a)

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DELI PREP AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED (CONDENSATION VENT) PIPE LEAKING FROM CEILING IN PRODUCE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUST AND PEELING PAINT ON PIPES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST 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: OBSERVED ITEMS (AND DEBRIS) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. MUST ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS IN STORAGE, AND ELEVATE MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. MUST 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: OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CEILING AND WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND BEHIND AND UNDER SHELVING. FLOOR IN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED DEBRIS IN HOLES IN CONCRETE ON FLOOR IN DELI KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST 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: OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CEILING AND WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND BEHIND AND UNDER SHELVING. FLOOR IN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED DEBRIS IN HOLES IN CONCRETE ON FLOOR IN DELI KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST 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.