SAHAR INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT OF FOOD HANDLER PLACING RTE PITA BREAD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD PITA BREAD AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING CONTAMINATION. PITA BREAD WAS DISCARDED BY FOOD HANDLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN DELI/MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 (C).

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED FOODS WITHOUT PROPER ALLERGEN LABEL THAT CONTAINED PISTACHIOS. SUCH AS PISTACHIO CREAM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PULL PREPACKAGED FOODS AND TO ADD PROPER ALLERGEN LABEL. ALL PRODUCTS PULLED FROM SHELVES AND TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT SELL UNTIL PROPERLY LABELED AND CONTACTED CDPH TO REMOVE THE TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL PRE PACKAGED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WITH LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN POTS AND PANS HANGING ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA IN BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON WIRE SHELVING IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.-----NOTED CARD BOARD USED AS LINING ON SHELVING IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALL SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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 LEAK AT 4-COMP SINK UNDER SINK ONTO THE FLOOR IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NOTED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NOTED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.