THE CORNER FARMACY, LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Mobile food preparer

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: PREP COOLER BY REAR DOOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53.1F. MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT SINKS. WATER TEMPERATURE 73.1F. MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: TRUCK NOT PROTECTED DURING SERVICE, FACILITY SELECTED FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE TRUCK DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENT PER CITY CODE (I.E. FACILITY IS TOO SMALL). INSTRUCTED TO SELECT A FACILITY THAT CAN ACCOMMODATE THE MAINTENANCE COMPLETELY UNDER OVERHEAD PROTECTION OF THE TRUCK OR PROVIDE PROOF VEHICLE FITS INSIDE GARAGE WITHOUT MODIFICATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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: NO INSECT PROOF SCREENS AT SERVICE WINDOWS. REAR SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR BY HANDLE AND NOT TIGHT-FITTING TO DOOR FRAME. MUST INSTALL SCREENS AND REPAIR REAR SCREEN DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE(S). MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #38 FROM 8/27/14 REPORT (#1494105) NOT CORRECTED: FRESH WATER POTABLE STORAGE TANK IS NOT SELF-DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ACCUMULATED DUST ON LIGHTSHIELDS AND VENT HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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: ACCUMULATED DUST ON LIGHTSHIELDS AND VENT HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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.