UPTOWN SHOP & SAVE INC., Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. SUCH AS GROUND BEEF AT 45.1F TO 45.6F TOTAL 4 LBS, INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. CHOCOLATE MILK AT 44.9F TO 45.1F IN THE DISPLAY COOLER TOTAL 32OZ. YOGURT AT 43.3F TO 48F TOTAL 12 OZ IN THE DISPLAY COOLER. DISPLAY COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 37.9F, PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $12.90 TOTAL 44OZ. AND 4LBS. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-005(A).

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.

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE IST COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THR MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SINK. MANAGER CALLED THE PLUMBER OF THE BUILDING TO REPAIR THE SINK DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. SINK IS DRAINING WELL NOW.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO HAND SOAP IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND SOAP. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PUT HAND SOAP IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA SHELVES AND CABINET SHELVES. MUST REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN.

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 THE FAN GUARD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER (WITH DUST ACCUMULATED) 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: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND UNDER THE PALLETS THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

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: CEILING VENT COVER IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD -UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. BIG HOLE ON THE WALLS UNDERNEATH THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE DELI DEPARTMENT. MUST SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN.

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: ALL LIGHT BULBS ON THE DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER AND MEAT DISPLAY COOLER ARE NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON ALL LIGHT BULBS. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN/CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE IST FLOOR KITHEN/PREP AREA AND IN WASHBOWL SINK OF THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. NO GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DELI DEPARTMENT. MUST INSTALL GREASE TRAP BOX.

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: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE IST FLOOR KITHEN/PREP AREA AND IN WASHBOWL SINK OF THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. NO GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DELI DEPARTMENT. MUST INSTALL GREASE TRAP BOX.

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.