WORLD FRESH MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD(SLICING AND REPACKING LUNCH MEAT), TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, SUCH AS EQUIPMENTS, GARBAGE CONTAINER,HELPING CUSTOMER ON SELLING AREA,CLEAN PREP TABLE THAN RETURNED TO SLICE AND REPACK FOOD,NEVER CHANGED OR WASHED HANDS; ALSO OBSERVED BUTCHER WEARING FOOD GLOVES HANDLING NON FOOD ITEMS FROM GARBAGE TO MOP THE FLOOR AND SERVING CUSTOMERS.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING,MUST WASH HAND PRIOR TO WEAR FOOD GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED REAR AND FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT/ INSECTS PROOF,GAPS OF 1/2" TO 1". INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS, ALSO MUST SEAL HOLES AT REAR DOOR. INSIDE FRONT DOOR IS ALSO NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF,INSTRUCTED TO RODENT /INSECT PROOF MAIN DOOR OR SECOND DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SIDE OF DISPLAY COOLER AT BUTCHER'S AREA(EAST SIDE), SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE IN POOR REPAIR (DEEP CUTS) CUTTING BOARD IN BUTCHER'S AREA.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND PREP TABLE AT REPACKING PRODUCE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DRY BLOOD ON FLOOR INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER, PROVIDE A PAN UNDER THE FRESH MEAT FOR DRIPPINGS. NEED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET ON BOTH WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS,EAST SIDE OF PREMISES.

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: CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, SPECIALLY CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALL,DEBRIS. REPAIR OR PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT EAST SIDE OF FRONT WINDOW. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS UNDER THE SHELVES AND CORNERS. NEED TO SWEEP FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE BUTCHER'S AREA, BUILD-UP DEBRIS.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILE BY THE BUTCHER'S AREA

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD BY THE BUTCHER'S AREA,DEAD INSECTS.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: STAFF WASHROOM BY THE EXIT DOOR A SELF CLOSING DEVICE IS NEEDED

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, AT BUTCHER'S AREA.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REAR STORAGE BY THE BUTCHER'S AREA MUST BE ORGANIZED, ELVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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: REAR STORAGE BY THE BUTCHER'S AREA MUST BE ORGANIZED, ELVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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.