WALLY FOOD MART Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHEESE) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH AN ORIGINAL/VALID CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. THE PERSON IN CHARGE SHOWED A MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE FROM HIS CELL PHONE. INSTRUCTED PROOF OF CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE FROM A CELL PHONE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE, THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHEESE) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH AN ORIGINAL/VALID CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. THE PERSON IN CHARGE SHOWED A MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE FROM HIS CELL PHONE. INSTRUCTED PROOF OF CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE FROM A CELL PHONE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE, THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG-BOOK ON SITE. THE SERVICE REPORT THAT WAS PRESENT TO THE INSPECTOR WAS DATED FROM THE YEAR 2022. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE AND PROVIDE RECEIPTS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR OF 2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C).

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.13 OBSERVED THE FACILITY DOING THEIR OWN PEST CONTROL WITH FLY STRIPS HANGING AND MULTIPLE CANS OF RAID THROUGHOUT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO DO PEST SERVICES.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 OBSERVED MULTIPLE DEAD LARGE FLIES IN THE SLIDING DOORS OF THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.13 OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD FOR THE USE OF DRYING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AFTER BEING WASHING RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED THE DELI MEAT SLICER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED OLD CHIP RACK BOXES WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE.

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: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED OLD CHIP RACK BOXES WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE.

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.