SPEEDY CONVIENIENT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED PORTIONS OF ASSORTED DELI MEATS(ROAST BEEF, CHICKEN,TURKEY HAM,CHEESE SLICES, TURKEY PASTRAMI AND 10-POLISH SAUSAGES) WITHIN PANS AT TOP OF 2-DR PREP COOLER STATION WITH FOUL ODOR AND MAGGOTS ON AND WITHIN MEATS. DENATURE AND DISCARD UNSAFE, SPOILED AND CONTAMINATED FOOD ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B).

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED 2-DR PREP COOLER/COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(ROAST BEEF, CHICKEN,TURKEY HAM,CHEESE SLICES, TURKEY PASTRAMI AND 10-POLISH SAUSAGES) AT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 66.5F, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. ITEMS TO BE REMOVED AND EQUIPMENT TAGGED, HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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: NOTED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (5LB BOX OF CHI-TOWN FULLY COOKED SLICED ITALIAN SEASONED BEEF, 8LB BOX OF BARI BEEF ITALIAN STYLE SEASONED BEEF & GRAVY, AT BOTTOM OF UNIT AND ROAST BEEF, CHICKEN,TURKEY HAM,CHEESE SLICES, TURKEY PASTRAMI AND 10-POLISH SAUSAGES ) LOCATED IN REFRIGERATED COLD HOLDING UNIT EQUIPMENT ABOVE DE WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 62.9F-73.2F. APPROX WT. AND APPROX. COST $ MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED/DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK (REMOVED) AT REAR PREP AREA WHERE DELI SANDWICHES, ITALIAN BEEF, TACO MEAT AND NACHOS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE REMOVED EXPOSED HANDSINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(DELI SANDWICHES, TACO MEAT AND NACHOS, ITALIAN BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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: RESEAL LOOSE GASKET ALONG INTERIOR DOOR #10 OF 10-DR REFRIGERATOR.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE SLURPEE EQUIPMENT AT REAR AND TOP OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER OF SPILLS. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT.

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: CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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: LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK AT REAR MUST 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: LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK AT REAR MUST 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.