SAVE A LOT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE MEAT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLES ON BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND DAMAGED WALL IN FIRST TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY CEILING VENTS IN FOOD DISPLAY AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA OVER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED STORE MANAGER AND ASSIANT STORE STORE MANAGER WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES

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: OBSERVED STORE MANAGER AND ASSIANT STORE STORE MANAGER WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES

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.