TONY'S DELI & GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASH SINK NOT CONNECTED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE FULLY FUNCTIONAL AND MAINTAIN WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER (100F), PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NO SANITIZER ON SITE FOR PROPER SANTIZING OF MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO PROBE THERMOMETER ON-SITE FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FUNCTIONING PROBE THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AND READILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NO PHYSICAL BARRIER BETWEEN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND PUBLIC INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER BETWEEN PREP AREA AND PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

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 NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION TEST STRIPS ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION CORRESPONDING TO SANITIZER USED FOR WAREWASHING AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: WASTE WATER DRAINING FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO FLOOR, GREASE TRAP NOT CONNECTED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PROPER ROUTE OF CONVEYING WASTE WATER/SEWAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: RAW WOOD IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE

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: RAW WOOD IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE

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.