TONY'S FRESH MARKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DEFROST THE FROZEN MEATBALL,CHICKEN STRIPS CASE WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PRODUCE DEPARTMENT, CAULKING WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE.

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: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE MICROWAVE IN THE LUNCH ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BOTTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE BAKERY SECTION AND MAINTAIN.

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: FLOORS ON THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE PRODUCE SECTION, BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

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: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM 1ST FLOOR(WITH DUST ACCUMULATED); WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MEAT CUTTING SECTION; DAMAGED WALLS OUTSIDE THE WASHROOM AND WALLS IN FRONT OF THE STAIR GOING TO THE 2ND FLOOR, MUST REPAIR.

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: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE LARGE OVEN AT BAKERY AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILETR ABOVE HOT COOKING UNIT AT THE DELI AREA.

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: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE BAKERY WALK IN COOLER AND BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON ALL LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE FRESH PRODUCE SECTION AND INSIDE THE FRESH DONUT /MUFFIN CASE.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT,(PIECES OF WOODS, SHELVING PART, PLASTIC CONTAINERS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ELEVATE ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR AND DISCARD ANY UNUSED ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT,(PIECES OF WOODS, SHELVING PART, PLASTIC CONTAINERS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ELEVATE ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR AND DISCARD ANY UNUSED ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.