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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 7LBS OF PASTA SALAD AT THE SALAD BAR AT 45.5F-46.9F AND 31LBS OF ORANGE JUICE (JUICED ON SITE) IN AN ICE BIN WITH NO ICE AT 55.5F. OPERATOR DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCT VALUED AT $85 AS STATED BY OPERATOR. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN THE WALK IN GROCERY FREEZER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT AND CALCIUM ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE COFFEE SHOP AND IN THE MEAT/SEAFOOD DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN BOTH. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE VENTS OF THE DELI DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.

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: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DELI 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BAKERY, AND THE PRODUCE PREP ROOM EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAKERY, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE TRASH COMPACTOR ACCESS DOOR, AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE MOP SINK CLOSET BY THE PRODUCE DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND FANGUARDS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT COLD PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ON THE WALLS OF THE MOP CLOSET ROOM NEAR THE PRODUCE DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE SET OF LIGHTS NOT WORKING IN THE BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE RIGHT FAUCET OF THE BAKERY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT STOPPER (LEVER OPERATED) NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE RIGHT FAUCET OF THE BAKERY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT STOPPER (LEVER OPERATED) NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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.