SUN WING SUPERMARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 4 BOXES AND PACKAGES OF FROZEN TCS FOODS SUCH AS: CHICKEN WINGS, PORK TIPS, PORK TAILS, PACKAGE FISH SITTING IN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE SHOPPING AISLES NEAR THE MEAT/SEAFOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT LEAVING FROZEN FOODS IN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOT APPLICABLE. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO OUT ALL PRODUCT INTO COLD HOLDING UNITS.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

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 PEST INFESTATION. APPROXIMATELY OVER 1,000 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR:IN THE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH PRODUCE STORED INSIDE, FRONT SERVICE AREA BY THE ENTRANCE, IN THE BOX DISPOSAL/ PACKAGING AREA, SURROUNDING THE AQUARIUMS WITH LIVE FISH ACROSS THE MEAT/SEAFOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE MEAT/SEAFOOD PREP AREA, IN THE MOP SINK AREA, OUTSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS, NEAR THE GREEN PICKING AREA IN THE SHOPPING AREA, THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET AT THE FRONT, IN THE OFFICE, BEHIND COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE SHOPPING AISLE, AND UNDER THE PALLETS IN THE BASEMENT, BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND IN THE SHOPPING AISLES ESPCIALLY WHERE THE PUMMETO, FRUITS, AND VEGETABLES ARE STORED. THE FOLLOWING SURFACES WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: ON THE PALLETS IN THE BASEMENT, ON THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE SHOPPING AISLE ESPECIALLY WHERE THE DRIED MUSHROOMS ARE STORED, ON THE SLICER AND THE TABLE WHERE THE SLICER IS STORED IN THE MEAT/SEA FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE LEDGE OF THE WALL NEAR THE GREEN PICKING AREA, AND ON THE BOXES IN THE STORAGE AREA WHERE THE PORTABLE GAS STOVE IS STORED, THE LOWER INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT NEAR THE TOILET ROOMS, IN THE SHELVING UNITS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN, 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS DRIED PORK, FISH, AND MOLLUSKS STORED THROUGHOUT THE SHOPPING ARES IN THE FACILITY IN OPEN CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PUT ALL FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND ABLE TO CLOSE AND PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM CUSTOMERS.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SCALES ON THE SPLASH GUARD AND ON TOP OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO, THE DISPLAY COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE SHOPPING WITH BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAIDEQUIMENT.

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 A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE WASHING COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING INTO A BUCKET. 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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE LIDS COMPLETELY MISSING ON BOTH RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER LIDS, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THOUGHOUT THE FACILITY NOT MAINTAIN, ESPECIALLY IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE MEAT/SEAFOOD PREP AREA WHICH HAD FRESH AND OLD ANIMAL BLOOD. ALSO, MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER 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 STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER 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.