WILSON & KEDZIE FOOD Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE - Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN THE FREEZER FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE. OBSERVED PACKAGES OF FOOD LABELED "HOMEMADE SUDANESE SAUSAGE," "HOMEMADE SUDANESE YOGURT," AND "HOMEMADE SUDANESE CHEESE" STORED IN THE FREEZER WITH NO NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER ON THE PRODUCT. MANAGEMENT DID NOT HAVE AN INVOICE FOR THE PRODUCT AND DID NOT HAVE ANY KNOWLEDGE WHERE THE FOOD WAS PRODUCED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD MUST COME FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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: REPLACE THE WATER STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE STORE.

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: REPLACE THE WATER STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE STORE.

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.