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

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE WITHIN REFRIGERATED SHELVING/COLD HOLD UNIT INCLUDING 40 LBS OF PREPACKAGED SLICED FRUIT VALUED AT $50 AT 51.0F, 20LBS OF GROUND BEEF DINNERS AT 53F VALUED AT $40, 5 LBS OF HUMMUS AT 52F VALUED AT $15, 30 LBS OF CREAM BASED CAKES AT 54F VALUED AT $100, 20 LBS OF POTATO SALAD AT 52F VALUED AT $30, 20 LBS OF MACARONI SALAD AT 52F VALUED AT $30, 25 LBS OF PREMADE DELI SANDWICHES AT 54F VALUED AT $75, OBSERVED 5 LBS OF HARD BOILED EGGS (OUT OF SHELL) AT 53F VALUED AT $10, 4 LBS OF SOUPS AT 51F VALUED AT $10. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

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 REFRIGERATED COLD HOLD UNIT CONTAINING TIME/TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS AT 50F. UNIT WAS REPAIRED TO LESS THAN 41F DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD NEEDS A LABEL INCLUDING INGREDIENT LIST, NAME OF PRODUCT AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY WHERE PRODUCT WAS MADE.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD (RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE) IN DELI IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED UTILITY LINES NEXT TO TOILET IN STAFF WASHROOM NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ENCASE OR RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SERVERAL BULBS FOR SELF SERVICE HOT HOLDING UNIT BURNT OUT ON 2ND, 3RD AND 4TH SHELVES. MUST REPLACE BULBS AND RESTORE HOT HOLDING UNIT TO FULLY FUNTIONAL CONDITION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME. ICE IS NOT USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMTION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SLICERS IN DELI UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. SLICERS NEED TO BE COMPLETLY DISASSEMBLED AND WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRAWERS AND SHELVES IN DELI UNDER SLICER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DEPOSITS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORED DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH SEWER LINES. OBSERVED SEVERAL STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT INCLUNDING NORTHERN STORAGE ROOM (WITH A LOCKED GATE)WITH FOOD RELATED ITEMS STORED UNDER SEWER LINES. ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE MOVED FROM UNDER SEWER LINES OR SEWER LINES NEED TO BE COMPLETLY PROTECTED AND ENCASED TO PROTECT FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS FROM POSSBLE DRIP CONTAMINATION.

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: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORED DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH SEWER LINES. OBSERVED SEVERAL STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT INCLUNDING NORTHERN STORAGE ROOM (WITH A LOCKED GATE)WITH FOOD RELATED ITEMS STORED UNDER SEWER LINES. ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE MOVED FROM UNDER SEWER LINES OR SEWER LINES NEED TO BE COMPLETLY PROTECTED AND ENCASED TO PROTECT FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS FROM POSSBLE DRIP CONTAMINATION.

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.