RICH'S DELI & LIQUOR, INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

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.FOUND AN ASSORTED AMOUNT OF COOKED FOODS IE. FISH,CHICKEN,PIEROGIS,LIVER ETC.-OFFERED FOR SALE AT REAR DELI COUNTER NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE,DISPLAY.FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 89.6F-110F DURING THIS INSPECTION, MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.APPROXIMATELY TOTAL 170#,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$670.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE KEPT UNDER REFRIGERATION AT 40F OR BELOW,ALL HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE AND NOT IN THE TEMPERATURE DANGER ZONE.

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.

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN-TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE SAID EQUIPMENT.NOTIFY THE CDPH VIA FAX 312-746-4240 WHEN READY,TAG REMOVAL.

These activities introduce saliva and contaminants into food areas, potentially spreading bacteria and viruses to customers.

Food employees must not eat, drink, or use tobacco in food preparation areas.

Eating, drinking, tobacco use only in designated areas; Closed beverage containers with straw allowed in some areas; Proper tasting using clean utensil each time; No personal items in food prep areas.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS,CHANGING SOILED GLOVES THEN RETURNING TO HANDLE FOODS AND NOT WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE ALSO FOUND NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDSINK.

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

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.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF GROCERY STORE,KITCHEN LOCATED IN SECOND FLOOR,CLUTTERED DRY STORAGE AREAS,CLUTTERED SIDE DOCK AREAS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTERED AREAS,KEEP FLOORS DRY CONTROL.PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.

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.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.FOUND NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED NOR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED.

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS STOVES,OVENS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,SHELVINGS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,3 COMP SINKS,BEHIND COUNTERS,CABINETS ETC.

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.CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner THROGHOUT 1,2ND FLOORS.

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.Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS NOT SHIELDED.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.FOUND ELECTRIC BREAD OVEN IN USE BEHIND DELI COUNTER MUST BE REMOVED/DISCONNECTED OR VENTED AS REQUIRED.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.