WORLD FRESH MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND 22, 16 OZ BOTTLES OF RAW UNPASTERIZED CAMEL MILK BEING STORED IN A FREEZER FOR RESALE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED MILK, OPENED EACH BOTTLED AND DENATURED WITH BLEACH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ANY AND ALL RAW UNPASTURIZED CAMEL MILK, OR ANY RAW PRODUCT, CAN NOT BE SOLD IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(B) PER OFFICE, DO NOT ISSUE CITATION FOR THIS VIOLATION.

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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BEING THAWED IMPROPERLY IN THE BUTHCER AREA ON THE PREP TABLE IN A BUCKET OF WATER. BEEF WAS AT PROPER TEMPURATURE 39.4F. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD POTABLE WATER OR THAW OVERNIGHT IN THE COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Improper thawing allows surface bacteria to multiply while interior remains frozen.

Time/temperature control foods must be thawed safely.

Approved thawing methods: Under refrigeration; Under cold running water; In microwave if immediately cooked; As part of cooking. Never at room temperature.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR BASEMENT STAIRS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 GAP IN CENTER OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP#, DATED 9/11/2015. VIOLATION #33; Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine need cleaning(detailed). VIOLATION #34; Floors in walk in coolers under shelving/racks, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under pallets/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). VIOLATION #35; Ceiling that had peeling paint/gaps by cooler shall be repaired/sealed, wall that had peeling paint by bsmt staircase shall be repaired/sealed. PREMISES NON COMPLIANT, SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP BLACK GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BUTCHER AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN, SANITIZE. REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN, SANITIZE. REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.

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.