UPTOWN SHOP & SAVE INC., Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPPING FOODS, RINSING COOKED PASTA, IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. OBSERVED BAGS OF RAW ONIONS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOORS OF BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST ELEVATE FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE AND PROTECT. ALSO OBSERVED CASES OF FRESH BROCCOLI BEING STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO AND TOUCHING CASES OF RAW CHICKEN INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND BROCCOLI STORED ON THE CHICKEN DRAINAGE SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL CONTAMINATED FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: OBSERVED TOXIC PESTICIDE,(RODENT PELLET BAIT) IMPROPERLY STORED/USED AND DRY FOODS NOT PROTECTED. BAIT FOUND UNDER ALL STORED FOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVING. ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND OPEN ON STYROFOAM MEAT TRAYS UNDER PALLETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OPEN BAIT AND HAVE ONLY THEIR LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR RODENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1631697 ON 2-16-16 NOT CORRECTED. #38- SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN/PREP AREA. 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.#34-MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.#43-ALL WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING PREP TABLES, COOLERS, CHOPPING BOARDS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED, PRE-PACKAGED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND ALL RAW CHICKEN AND MEATS MUST HAVE THE BUSINESS ADDRESS AND THE SAFE HANDLING WARNING LABEL.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN GLASS DOOR OF THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DELI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE MEAT/CHEESE SLICER.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN, CRACK AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT THE 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK, THE STAIRWELL TO THE BASEMENT. MUST 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE WALK-IN DISPLAY COOLER CONTAINING MILK STORAGE OR REPAIR THE INOPERABLE DISPLAY THERMOMETER.

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: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

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: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

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.