TONY'S FINER FOODS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: CEVICHE SALAD IN A COLD HOLDING SALAD BAR AT 47.4F & 48.2F. PACKAGED RAW SALMON IN A DISPLAY COOLER RANGING FROM 45.5F TO 48.7F. SALMON DISCARDED. MANAGER STATES THE CEVICHE WAS MADE THAT MORNING ONE HOUR PRIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO QUICK CHILL THE CEVICHE AND MONITOR TO REACH 41F BEFORE RETURNING TO COLD HOLDING BUFFET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: THE ABOVE MENTIONED DISPLAY COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. FISH DISPLAY COOLER NOTED AT 49.5F & 55.8F WITH SALMON AT 48.7F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION OF COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 50 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN THE REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND OTHER GROCERY ITEMS IN THE SAME REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE AREA FOR RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST NOT HAND WIPING CLOTHS TO DRY ON THE SPLASH GUARDS OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON DELI PREP WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN COOLERS AND STORAGE AREAS.----ALL RAW WOOD IN THE PREVIOUS SUSHI PREP AND UNDER THE SINKS AT THE JUICING PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED, SEALED AND NON-ABSORBENT.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL RUBBER HOSE FAUCET EXTENSIONS FROM THE PRODUCE PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN THE JUICING PREP AREA.

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: DAMAGED BASEBOARD AND WALL COVING WITH OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES AND POOLING LIQUID UNDER BOTH THE MEAT SECTION HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DELI PRE DRY STORAGE ROOM, REAR GROCERY STORAGE AREA, PRODUCE PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.----FLOOR OF THE EQUIPMENT ROOM NEAR THE MEAT SECTION WITH SPILLED CHEMICAL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR DISPLAY CASE NEAR THE PRE-PACKAGED CHEESE DISPLAY COOLER.----MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE SEAFOOD WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE MEAT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE JUICING SECTION PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE.

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: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DELI PRE DRY STORAGE ROOM, REAR GROCERY STORAGE AREA, PRODUCE PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.----FLOOR OF THE EQUIPMENT ROOM NEAR THE MEAT SECTION WITH SPILLED CHEMICAL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR DISPLAY CASE NEAR THE PRE-PACKAGED CHEESE DISPLAY COOLER.----MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE SEAFOOD WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE MEAT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE JUICING SECTION PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE.

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.