RICH'S DELI & LIQUOR, INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE DELI COUNTER: SMOKE SALMON AT 58.3F, FRIED CHICKEN AT 65.5F, COOKED CHICKEN LIVER AT 66.9F, COOKED PORK CHOPS AT 66.9F, COOKED CATFISH AT 65.6F AND FISH(WHITEN)AT 79.9F AND INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT: PORK BUTT AT 114.8F, CHICKEN AT 109.8F AND FISH(WHITING) AT 99.8F. A TOTAL OF 80LBS OF FOOD AT $350 WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL CITATION #7-38-005(A) WAS ISSUED.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN TO INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DISPLAY FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS,LITTER AND DEBRIS.

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: NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING ROOM ON THE 1st FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON THE 2nd FLOOR PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS.

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: NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING ROOM ON THE 1st FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON THE 2nd FLOOR PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS.

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.