SUMMIT GROCERY ROGERS PARK, INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: WE OBSERVED MILK STORED AT OPENED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: (7) 1/2 GALLONS OF WHOLE MILK A TEMP OF:48.9F; (9) 1/2 GALLON 2% AT TEMP OF 45.8F; (3) 1/2 OF CHOCOLATE MILK AT TEMP OF 45.7F; (13) GALLONS OF 2% MILK AT TEMP OF 45.8F; AND (13) GALLONS OF WHOLE MILK AT TEMP OF 48.9F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW, ALL SEAL BROKEN,TO RETURN TO MILK COMPANY FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.TAGGED ALL MILK GALLONS. VALUE 214 PRIORITY VIOLATION: 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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: FOUND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH METAL EXPOSED(HOLES ON THE TOP OF THE UNIT). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE AT ONCE

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST NOT USE BROKEN POROUS BRICKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR PLUMBING UNDER REACH-IN COOLERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. REMOVE,MUST PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING,ALSO PIPES UNDER THE OPEN COOLER UNIT IN CUSTOMERS SERVING AREA ARE LEAKING ON FLOOR.REPAIR ISSUES.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING,ALSO PIPES UNDER THE OPEN COOLER UNIT IN CUSTOMERS SERVING AREA ARE LEAKING ON FLOOR.REPAIR ISSUES.

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.