SHOP & SAVE MARKET #2100 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DOES NOT MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. FOUND HANGING SAUSAGE IN OPEN DISPLAY CASES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. VARIOUS ASSORTED SAUSAGE IN DISPLAY AT 49.7 F TO 55.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSSUED 7-38-005(A.) MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. VALUE $429, 100 LBS.

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: EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 PLUS GNATS THROUGH-OUT BAKERY ON UTENSILS AND AROUND DONUT STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ACTIVITY AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, MAINTAINED OR RODENT/INSECT PROOF. OBSERVED TWO DUMPSTERS MISSING LIDS CREATING FLY NUISANCE AND GREASE BOX WITH WASTE GREASE ON GROUND AND ENCRUSTED ON TOP AND SIDES OF BOX. ALSO OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNT OF UNUSED CLUTTERED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS MISSING FROM DUMPSTERTO PREVENT INSECT NUISANCE AND HAVE LIDS TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES, DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE BOX AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK SOTRAGE CONTAINERS NO LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN BAKERY NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENTILATION AND LIGHT COVERS IN BAKERY, FAN COVERS IN BAKERY, BUTCHER AND PRODUCE COOLER, CAN OPENER AND UTENSILS IN BAKERY NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TOILET ROOM WOMEN'S SECOND LEVEL-LEFT SIDE COLD WATER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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: TOILET ROOM WOMEN'S SECOND LEVEL-LEFT SIDE COLD WATER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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.