SHOP-N-SAVE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RAW BEEF) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE OR KIT ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT TWO HANDWASHING SINKS, ONE LOCATED AT THE REAR MEAT CUTTING/PREPARATION AREA AND THE OTHER HANDWASHING SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION ISSUED.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR MEAT CUTTING/PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL AND HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION

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: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED OXTAILS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME IN DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.

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 & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR MEAT PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR RESURFACE SAID CUTTING 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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE COMPATIBLE WITH THE SANITIZER THE FACILITY USES TO SANITIZE DISHWARE, AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZER USED IN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE COMPATIBLE WITH THE SANITIZER USED TO SANITIZE DISHWRE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: DELI SLICER, MEAT GRINDER ON INTERIOR OF COOLER ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY, ON BUTCHER KNIFE HANDLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WHEN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK ARE DRAINED CLEAR WATER COMES OUT OF THE GREASE TRAP POOLING ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE SINK ALSO HAS A VERY SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE SLOW DRAINING ISSUE AND OVERFLOWING GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN THE ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF LIQUID FROM RAW ANIMAL PRODUCT POOLING FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BEHIND THE TABLE UNIT THAT HOLDS THE EMPLOYEE MICROWAVE AND IS NEXT TO THE STOVE LOCATED AT THE REAR BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA WITH SEVER BUILD UP OF DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DISPOSABLE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SNAITIZE , AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BEHIND THE TABLE UNIT THAT HOLDS THE EMPLOYEE MICROWAVE AND IS NEXT TO THE STOVE LOCATED AT THE REAR BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA WITH SEVER BUILD UP OF DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DISPOSABLE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SNAITIZE , AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

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.