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

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN THIGHS (110F), RICE (82F), AND TACO BEEF (79.3F) STORED ON TOP OF THE TURNED OFF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN HOT HOLDING AREA IN SERVICE/TACO AREA WITH NO ACTIVE SOURCE OF TEMPERATURE REGULATION. MANAGER STATED ITEMS WERE COOKED THIS MORNING AND WERE TO BE USED FOR PREPARED CONTAINER LUNCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOT HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT OR ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES, OR RAPIDLY COOL WITHIN APPROPRIATE TIME CONSTRAINTS AND COLD HOLD BELOW 41F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 45LBS WITH A VALUE OF $300 TO TRASH AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS AND BINS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRINK WALK IN COOLER ON MAIN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDLES OF HOT AND COLD WATER OF UTILITY SINK OFF STAIRS TO BE MISSING. SINK IS STILL OPERATIONAL WITH USE OF ATTACHED PLIERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE BROKEN/MISSING HANDLES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE BATHROOM OFF STAIRS TO NOT HAVE A COVERED TRASH CAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL UNISEX BATHROOMS ON SITE HAVE COVERED TRASH CASH.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED FLOOR AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN BELOW SHELVES TO ENSURE ALL SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ARE REMOVED.

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 HAND TOWEL DISPENSER TO BE DAMAGED AT HAND SINK IN DELI AREA. TOWELS ARE DISPENSED BUT EXTREMELY SLOWLY AND CAREFULY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TO ALLOW FOR CONSISTENT ACCESS TO PAPER TOWELS.

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 MOPS STORED IN BUCKETS AND IN MOP SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MOPS TO ALLOW FOR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.

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 MOPS STORED IN BUCKETS AND IN MOP SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MOPS TO ALLOW FOR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.

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.