PHOENIX FOOD & LIQUOR INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER NOT MAINTAINED COOLER TEMPERATURE 50*F BY THEIR THERMOMETER.COOLER TAGGED MUST BE 40*F OR BELOW.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. EGGS 52.1*F TOP SHELF, HOTDOGS 48.5*f MIDDLE SHELF, MILK 49.8*F BOTTOM SHELF. 21 GALLONS MILK, 3 QUARTS, AND 3 HALF GALLONS MUST BE RETURNED TO DAIRY NEED RECEIPT DAIRY TOO MILK BACK IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 2' GAP UNDER DOOR THE DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING NO DAY LIGHT , AND OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN CABINET UNDER 2 COMP. SINK. NEED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.CLEAN DUSTY STORAGE SHELVES FROM REPORT 277441 7/15/10.

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.NEED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM STORAGE SHELVES, AND REMOVE RUST FROM DRY STORAGE SHELVES.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN ALL INTERIORS OF THE REACH IN COOLERS, ALSO FAN GUARD COVERS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR MISSING AND CRACKED TILES INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.ALSO FILL HOLES UNDER TIRES IN REAR STORAGE.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UP AND UNDER STORAGE AND AROUND BOXES REAR WOOD FLOOR TILE WAS RECOMMENDED ON 7/15/10 REPORT 277441, ALSO CLEAN COOLER FLOOR.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.RESTROOM WALL BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CEILING, AND IN FRONT 2 SPOTS WHERE CEILING HAS FALLEN DUE TO LEAK FROM 2ND. FLOOR MUST REPAIR. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND REPAINTING DUST MUST BE REMOVED.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.RESTROOM WALL BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CEILING, AND IN FRONT 2 SPOTS WHERE CEILING HAS FALLEN DUE TO LEAK FROM 2ND. FLOOR MUST REPAIR. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND REPAINTING DUST MUST BE REMOVED.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.