SHELL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND DISPLAY REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED TO BE ABLE TO HOLD PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW AT THE THE TIME OF INSPECTION ABOVE COOLER WAS FOUND AT POOR TEMPERAURE OF 47.3F. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ABOVE COOLER TO MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW , MEANWHILE COOLER CAN NOT BE USE FOR STORAGE OR DISPLY OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,TAG IS PLACED ON THE AVE COOLER. INSTRUCTO FAX LETTER TO FOOD PROTECTION OFFICE AT 312 746 4240 TO HAVE TAG REMOVED. HEARING FOR TICKET NUMBER H000074317 - 15 WILL BE ON 12-15-11 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AVE ROOM 112 AT 10:00am.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

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. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN ABOVE DISPLAY REACH IN COOLER,46 LANDSHIRE SANDWICHES,WHITE CASTLE SANDWICHES,AND 23 PACKAGES OF HAMS WERE FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERTURES RANGING FROM 43.7F TO 89.1F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAING AT 40.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT HAD ABOVE FOODS DISCARDED AND DENATURED WITH SANTIZER AT TOTAL COST OF $192.00, TOTAL POUNDS 50. HEARING FOR TICKET NUMBER H000074318 - 16 WILL BE ON 12-15-11 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AVE ROOM 112 AT 10:00am.

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.

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. FOUND NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG REPORT ON PREMISES FOR REVIEW AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION,LAST SERVICE REPORT WAS IN AUGUST 30TH 2005. SERIOU CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FACILITY SERVICE AND PROVIDE LOG REPORT BY REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. HEARING FOR TICKET NUMBER H000074317 - 15 WILL BE ON 12-15-11 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AVE ROOM 112 AT 10:00am.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED NO LID COVER ON ONE OF THE DUMPSTER CONTAINER OUTSIDE,ALSO FLOORS AT LOCATION NOT CLEAN,DURING INSPECTION,CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CAVENGER COMPANY PROVIDE LID COVER FOR GARBAE CONTAINER AND CLEAN FLOORS BY REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK, TO PREVENT RODENT ATTARCTIONS. HEARING FOR TICKET NUMBER H000074318 - 16 WILL BE ON 12-15-11 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AVE ROOM 112 AT 10:00am.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED REPLACE TOILET TISSUE HOLDER MISSING IN RESTROOM.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. FOUND NO 3 COMP.SINK ON FACILITY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION,MANAGEMENT BREWS AND SELLS FRESH COFFEE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 COMP.SINK WITH GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN BOARD ON PRMISES FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITZING UNTENSILS,OR DISCONTINUE FRESH COFFEE SERVICE.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. FOUND NO 3 COMP.SINK ON FACILITY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION,MANAGEMENT BREWS AND SELLS FRESH COFFEE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 COMP.SINK WITH GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN BOARD ON PRMISES FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITZING UNTENSILS,OR DISCONTINUE FRESH COFFEE SERVICE.

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.