TONY'S FINER FOODS ENTERPRISES, INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES DURING INITIAL INSPECTION. WATER TEMPERATURE AT JUICING ROOM EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK RANGING IN TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 77.1F TO 81.3F. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND REPAIRED HOT WATER TANK. WATER WAS RESTORED TO 110F TO 119.5F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OPEN, UNCOVERED TRAY OF READY TO EAT CACTUS SALAD STORED INSIDE RAW MEAT DISPLAY COOLER IN BETWEEN UNCOVERED RAW BEEF AND RAW BEEF/VEGETABLE FAJITA MEAT. CACTUS SALAD DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $40.00. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BOTH EMPLOYEE MENS AND WOMANS WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BOTH EMPLOYEE MENS AND WOMANS WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE.

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.