TONY'S FINER FOODS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: MANUALLY CAPPING JUICES WITHOUT APPROVAL FROM THE CDPH, MUST RESTRICT AT ONCE, MACHINE TAGGED, MUST CONTACT MR. GREG NELSON FOR APPROVAL, BY PHONE, #312746-9509, OR BY E-MAIL AT GREGORY.NELSON@CITYOGCHICAGO.ORG, MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL ONCE APPROVAL HAS BEEN GIVEN, FAX #312746-4240, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISH WASHING AREA IN COOKING STATION IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN WATER WAS DRAINING FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IT DRAINED ONTO FLOOR, NOT GOING DOWN INTO SEWER DRAIN, WASTE WATER DRAINING ONTO FLOOR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030 MANAGER CALLED MAINTENANCE MAN AND HE CAME OUT TO ACCESS THE SITUATION AND FOUND OUT THAT THE DRAIN STRAINER WAS NOT CLEANED, CLEANED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION AND VIOLATION CDI,

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT JUICE AREA, GASKET NEEDS REPLACED OR REPAIRED,

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INTERIOR OR ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR COOLERS OF DELI CASES, PANNI MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN COOKING AREA, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MEAT DISPLAY CASE AND STORED PACKAGED MEAT CASE IN AISLES, AND SOME SHELVING DOWN GROCERY AISLES ALL NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING,

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, AND REPAINT WHITE LINE ON FLOOR SURFACES,

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS OUT UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, MUST PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS OF REPAIR LIGHTS,

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: SEVERAL THERMOMETERS NOT IN DISPLAY COOLER AND NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING THERMOMETERS, AND ALL THERMOMETERS MUST BE CONSPICUOUSLY DISPLAYED,

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: SEVERAL THERMOMETERS NOT IN DISPLAY COOLER AND NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING THERMOMETERS, AND ALL THERMOMETERS MUST BE CONSPICUOUSLY DISPLAYED,

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.