STAR LIGHT FOOD MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 200 EGGS AT FRONT COUNTER INSIDE CARDBOARD BOX AT 58F. EGGS WERE PURCHASED ON 05/18/10 PER OWNER. CARDBOARD BOX STATES "KEEP REFRIGERATED." INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD PRODUCTS AT THIS TIME. APPROXIMATE VALUE 60.00.

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.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND VARIOUS TYPES OF FRESH FISH, LIVE SNAILS, LIVE EELS,LIVE CONCH,AND LIVE SQUID FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE AT FRONT SEAFOOD/MEAT PREP AREA WITH NO SNEEZE GUARD AND OR COVER TO PROTECT SAID ITEMS FROM CUSTOMER MISHANDLING AND CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED CUSTOMERS TOUCHING LIVE SNAILS, HOUSE FLY LANDING ON TOP OF SNAILS, AND CUSTOMER DISCARDING FISH FROM PLASTIC BAG INTO DISPLAY CASE. MANAGER REMOVED SAID ITEMS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, FOUND FLY STRIPS HANGING ABOVE MEAT SLICER AT FRONT SEAFOOD/MEAT PREP AREA AND ABOVE PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STRIPS AT SAID AREAS. SERIOUS 7-38-005 (A).

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 6 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNIT AT FRONT MEAT/SEAFOOD PREP AREA BY COMPRESSOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS AT REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FOOD AISLES. ALSO, LABEL READY TO EAT, PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN, DARK STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES THROUGH OUT PREMISES.

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN GRID COVERS, UNDER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP,VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS,AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELF.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WALLS AT REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS THROUGH OUT PREMISES.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WALLS AT REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS THROUGH OUT PREMISES.

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.