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

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found exposed hand sink in meat cutting walk-in prep area not accessible and not maintained. Hot water pedal not functioning properly (no hot water coming from faucet when pedal pushed). Water temperature at hand sink 51.8F. Hand sink also blocked by mops, squeegee, and hose. Food debris in hand sink basin. Instructed hand sink must be easily accessible and have hot and cold water at all times. Hand sink may only be used for washing hands. Operator opened hot water valve under hand sink to restore hot water to faucet. Pedal is now functioning properly. Hot water restored to 86.1F. Instructed must maintain. Critical violation 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: No city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (rotisserie chicken, rice, raw meat being sliced, etc.) being prepped and cooked. Instructed must have city of Chicago certified manager on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found tin foil used as a liner on equipment in kitchen area. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

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: Found small amount of black, slimy, mold-like substance on lower interior of ice machine. Found small amount of dust in upper interior. Must remove all substances, detail clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.

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: Found large crack in floor in Poultry cooler. Found large pool of liquid in crack in floor. Must remove all standing water. Must repair all large crevices and cracks in walk in cooler. Must maintain same.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found leak under exposed hand sink in meat cutting walk-in prep area. When pedal is pushed water leaks onto pedal under hand sink. Must repair leak and maintain. Found faucet in disrepair in women's employee restroom, on second floor in break room (faucet on the right side). Must repair and maintain same.

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: Found leak under exposed hand sink in meat cutting walk-in prep area. When pedal is pushed water leaks onto pedal under hand sink. Must repair leak and maintain. Found faucet in disrepair in women's employee restroom, on second floor in break room (faucet on the right side). Must repair and maintain same.

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.