SAHAR INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT BAKERY PREP AREA IS NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE SINK. EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED.AT THIS TIME,WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WATER WITH DEBRIS COMING UP AT MIDDLE AND RIGHT SIDE OF SINK AND WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCETS OF SAID SINK.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN LINES TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATERS.INSTRUCTED TO UTILIZE THE OTHER DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENTS,MULTI-USE UTENSILS LOCATED AT THE FRONT BAKERY PREP AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIIONS ON CEILING VENTILATIONS COVERS THROUGHOUT THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED LIGHTS ABOVE THE MIXERS IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR LIGHTS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO,SOME LIGHT BULBS ARE BURNT-OUT INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHTS ABOVE THE MIXERS IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR LIGHTS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO,SOME LIGHT BULBS ARE BURNT-OUT INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

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.