STAR LIGHT FOOD MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. 21 DOZEN ORGANIC, CAGE FREE, AND BROWN EGGS AT 60-63.0F, FOUND IN THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE SHOPPING AISLE. APPROXIMATELY 10-15 WHOLE DUCKS FOUND AT 58-55.0F IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO FOUND APPROXIMATELY 6 EGGS OUT OF TEMPERATURE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AT 51.0F. RAW PORK NECK IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE BUTCHER AREA AT 50.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 35LBS AT $275 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 67.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MICE INFESTATION. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25-35 SMALL FLIES, 5 BIG FLIES AND 1,000 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED ON THE WALLS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE HOT FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED, IN THE SHOPPING AISLES, AND IN THE TOILET ROOM ON SITE. THE BIG FLIES WERE OBSERVED FLYING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE SHOPPING AISLES: ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE COLD HOLDING UNITS, ON THE SHELVES WHERE PRODUCT IS STORED THROUGHOUT, INSIDE THE BOXES AND BINS WHERE PRODUCT IS ON DISPLAY, ON THE FLOORS BEHIND COLD HOLD HOLDING UNITS AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA: ON THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, IN THE COMPARTMENTS UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT, ON THE FLOORS IN THE MENTIONED AREA. IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA: ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES AND SURROUNDING THE ICE MACHINE. IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. IN THE HALLWAY, ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT WHERE BAGS OF SUGAR AND BOXES OF PRODUCT ARE STORED. IN THE BUTCHER AREA THROUGHOUT. ALSO, OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE STORAGE UNIT AND ON THE SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE IN THE BOX OF PREPACKAGED ITEMS ON DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD MOUSE AND PREPACKAGED ITEMS SURROUNDING THE DEAD RODENT.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR ALL COOKING AND COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING THE SHOPPING AISLES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA (ANIMAL FLUID AND OLD DIRT BUILD UP) AND UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER IN THE HALLWAYS ACROSS FROM THE STORAGE CLOSETS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL IN BETWEEN UNUSED EQUIPMENT NEAR THE BUTCHER AREA AND A COLD HOLIDING UNIT IN THE SHOPPING AISLES (PERSON IN CHARGE SEEN HOLE). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL MENTIONED HOLE AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT NEAR THE BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM FACILITY TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT NEAR THE BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM FACILITY TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.