TONY'S FRESH MARKET Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE INSIDE MIDDLE PORTION OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.7F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS: TACO MEAT AT 48.2F, PASTOR AT 50.9F, BREADED PORK AT 49.7F, BEEF FAJITA AT 49.8F, SMOKED PORK CHOP AT 47.8F, SEASONED CHICKEN WINGS AT 48.2F, SEASONED CHICKEN LEGS AT 48.3F, BREADED CECINA AT 49.6F, SEASONED TACO MEAT AT 49.0F, BREADED CHICKEN BREAST AT 50.2F, CHORIZO AT 47.8F/48.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $350.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 55 LBS. 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: FOUND MIDDLE PORTION OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER WITH TCS NOT MAINTAING PROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.7F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX. COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F. MEAT COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). 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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DAIRY/BUTTER/EGGS DISPLAY COOLER IN THE DISPLAY AREA.

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: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT/FISH PREP AREA AND LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA.

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE MEAT PREP/SERVICE 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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE 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: NOTED WALL BEHIND MOPSINK IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE DELI WALK-IN COOLER, BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER, MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE DELI WALK-IN COOLER, BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER, MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.

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.