SOUTH LOOP MARKET Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (DELI MEATS AND DELI CHEESES, ETC) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A PAN OF LETTUCE BEING STORED INSIDE OF A GARBAGE BAG. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS. (MAY NOT USE GARBAGE OR GROCERY BAGS)

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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: MUST LOCATE MOP SINK AND PROVIDE ACCESS FOR INSPECTION. IF NOT PRESENT MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK ON SITE.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE OFFICE AREA AND ON THE REAR STAIRS LEADING TO THE UPPER STORAGE AREA ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR FIRST FLOOR STORAGE AREA NEAR REACH IN FREEZERS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. (PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING IF NEEDED)

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE OFFICE AREA AND ON THE REAR STAIRS LEADING TO THE UPPER STORAGE AREA ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR FIRST FLOOR STORAGE AREA NEAR REACH IN FREEZERS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. (PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING IF NEEDED)

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.