UNIVERSAL FRUIT MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF PREPACKAGED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE AN OPEN DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR SUCH AS 16 DOZEN EGGS 56.7F-57.2F,8LBS. BOLOGNA 55.0F,8LBS. SALAMI 56.3F,17LBS. HOT DOGS-54.3F,16LBS. POLISHES-55.4F,37LBS. CHIROZO 55.0F,2LBS. CHICKEN HOT DOGS 54.5F,12LBS. SMOKED SAUSAGE 54.3F-55.1F,60LBS.SOUR CREAM 52.5F-53.9F,2LBS. PICO DEL GALLO 53.2F,2LBS.GUAC 51.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)APPX.182LBS.$645.

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: OBSERVED OPEN SITE DISPLAY UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 59.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIROITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF (POP & VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER) ALONG WALL BASES,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR AREA,UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR COOKING AREA,IN BASEMENT MIXED IN WITH DIRT ON FLOOR AND ON TOOL STORAGE SHELVES.NOT ABLE TO SEE FLOOR AND OTHER AREAS DUE TO MASSIVE AMOUNT OF TOOLS AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES COULD BE A POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE AREA THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE APEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/8/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON MEAT SLICER,CUTTING BOARDS,SHELVING UNITS,MILK REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DELI COOLER LOWER COMPARTMENT,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNIT.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR YARD AND BASEMENT(NUMEROUS HOT WATER TANKS,AIR CONDITIONERS,CARS, SCRAPE METAL PARTS AND PIECES,ETC)POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE 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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ALONG WALL BASES UNDER PREP TABLE IN DELI AREA AND REAR 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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ALONG WALL BASES UNDER PREP TABLE IN DELI AREA AND REAR 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.