SKIP'S FOOD AND LIQUOR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. RAW MEAT STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE READY TO EAT DELI CHEESE AND DELI HAM IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO STORE RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS PROPERLY. VIOLATION 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, GREASE TRAP RUSTED AND LEAKING ON BOTTOM. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET DOES NOT EXTEND TO 1ST AND 3RD BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE GREASE TRAP AND INSTALL FAUCET THAT EXTENDS TO EACH BASIN AND PROVIDES HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SOILED SHELF LINING UNDER MEAT TRAYS AT DISPLAY CASE. INSTD TO REMOVE LINING AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR DRAIN IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/OLD MEAT BLOOD. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER WHERE CONNECTING HOSE AT CONNECTION ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.