TRADER JOE'S Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES,NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE REHEATING INSIDE THE MICROWAVE PULLED BBQ CHICKEN, SPOONED IT OUT ON TOP TORTILLAS AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED FOR SOMEONE TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS, DUE TO A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED, SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)

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: RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER BY THE STAIRS NOT CLEANABLE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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: FOOD DEBRIS AND ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE MICROWAVE IN STAFF DINING AREA,SECOND FLOOR.

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: FOOD AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE EMPLOYEE LOCKERS,SECOND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. A LOT OF ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR AT "AIRLOCK AREA" REAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.SWEEP SAID AREA.

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: LARGE HOLE ON WALL BETWEEN THE ROLLED UP DOOR AND EXIT DOOR,IN REAR GARBAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO 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: LARGE HOLE ON WALL BETWEEN THE ROLLED UP DOOR AND EXIT DOOR,IN REAR GARBAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO 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.