PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
TONY'S FINER FOODS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
July 21, 2015
Complaint
License #2308668
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #3
CRITICAL
Violation Details
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS ON SALAD BAR AT IMPROPER TEMP, FOODS SUCH AS CRANBERRY SALAD, CHICKEN, TUNA, TURKEY HAM, ARTICHOKE, PASTA SALAD AND COUSCOUS, TEMPS RANGING BETWEEN 45-55'F, ALL FOODS DUMPED AND DENATURE AT A COST OF ABOUT $60.00 AND 11 POUNDS, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
Why This Matters
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
Food Code Requirement
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Specific Requirements
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-201.11 - 2-201.13
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS NOT MAINTAINED IN BUTCHER AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS, AND DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT JUICE AREA, GASKET NEEDS REPLACED OR REPAIRED,
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR MEAT DISPLAY CASE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, AND REPAINT WHITE LINE ON FLOOR SURFACES REAR STORAGE AREA,
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, AND REPAINT WHITE LINE ON FLOOR SURFACES REAR STORAGE AREA,
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection