STAR LIGHT FOOD MARKET Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. RAW PORK MARINATING IN A BIG BOWL ON THE FLOOR UNDER FOOD PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA (64.5F), RAW MARINATING QUAIL IN WALK-IN COOLER (59.9F), CONTAINERS OF WHOLE DUCKS FOUND IN WALK-IN FREEZER (62.4F-68.0F). APPROXIMATELY 210LBS AT $455 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. 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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. 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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A BIG BOWL OF RAW PORK MARINATING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING SLIDING DOOR FOR THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING DOOR TO ENSURE UNIT STAYS HOT AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELVES IN THE FRONT HOT FOOD PREP/SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND THE OUTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER AT THE HOT FOOD PREP AREA 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER CONVEYING OF SEWAGE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, USED FOR WARE WASHING. WHEN RINSE BASIN WAS DRAINED WATER BACKED UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND BEGAN POOLING ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS OF CONVEYING SEWAGE. EMPLOYEES WERE ABLE REPAIR SINK BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER CONVEYING OF SEWAGE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, USED FOR WARE WASHING. WHEN RINSE BASIN WAS DRAINED WATER BACKED UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND BEGAN POOLING ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS OF CONVEYING SEWAGE. EMPLOYEES WERE ABLE REPAIR SINK BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.