PULASKI FOOD ENTERPRISES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD, CHICKEN WINGS, ITALIAN BEEF, GROUND BEEF, SANDWICHES.)INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES HANDLING A CASH PAYMENT WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS AFTERWARD, THEN PROCEEDING TO PREPARE CHICKEN WINGS AND FRIES, WHICH WERE PASSED TO CUSTOMERS THROUGH THE DRIVE-THROUGH WINDOW. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT COULD CONTAMINATE THE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK AVAILABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP/ DISPENSING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). NO 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. NOTED TEMPERATURE AT 59.5F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT LEAST 100F AND MAINTAIN PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED BLOCKED HANDSINK ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED PHYSICAL OBSTRUCTIONS SUCH AS INDOOR LARGE FLY TRAP STORED INSIDE SINK BASIN, HEAVY DUTY WIRED STORAGE CART WITH MEAT SLICER, AND BULK CONTAINER OF CHICKEN BREADING IN PLACE ON TOP SHELF STORED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF SAID HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SAID ITEMS TO ACCESSTHE HANDWASHING SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE COOLING UNITS ON PREMISE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLING UNITS ON THE PREMISES WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES. MUST REMOVE FOIL LINING FROM SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN SURFACES.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING UNDERNEATH SINK BASINS WITH LEAK DRIPPING INTO BUCKET. 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: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED 2 LARGE HOLES IN WALL IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA NEAR PLUMBING. INSTUCTED TO ENCLOSE SAID HOLES AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS.

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 2 LARGE HOLES IN WALL IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA NEAR PLUMBING. INSTUCTED TO ENCLOSE SAID HOLES AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS.

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.