Uptown Shop & Save

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed sweater and personal items stored on shelves in walk in cooler on main floor and on shelves in basement prep area. Instructed manager to designate an area to ensure all employee items are stored in areas away from food storage and prep.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed some food debris on the floor throughout the hot food prep area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floor and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed holes in ceiling panels near the butchers area. Instructed the person in charge to smoothly seal holes and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple cutting boards with deep scratches and stains in the deli area, located in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain them.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Obsevred collasped ceiling tiles in the cereal aisle , located in the front of the establishment. Instructed the person in charge to repair ceiling tiles and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed some debris on the floor underneath the prep sink, located in deli area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and maintain them.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no themomoeters in dairy/drink cooler (located at rear end of facility) and front cold holding units on display. Facility must provide.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Boxes of dry storage foods found on floor in the basement. Facility must ensure boxes of food is at least 6inches above the floor.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Foil used as lining under grill area. Facility must provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Milk crates used as shelving in meat area and basement area. Facility must remove and provide shelving that is easy to monitor debris and/or insects/rodent activity.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak found at hand sink under the pipe in the basement area. Facility must repair.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak found at 3 compartment sink (base of water spout cracked) in the basement. Facility must repair.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Low hot water pressure found at hand sink in meat cutting area. Facility must provide adequate hot and cold water pressure.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Waste receptacle found without lid in restrooms. Facility must provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice/frost residue buildup on ceiling in basement walk-in freezer. Facility must remove ice/frost residue buildup, clean, and maintain.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 waste pipe above food shelves must be encased. Also, a water pipe excess condensation dripping onto food boxes must encase said pipe or relocate delivered food. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent surface

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e) handles on display cooler unit broken/missing. Instructed to replace broken handles.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 broken wood compressed wood panels on wall behind flour bags not cleanable, must replace with a smooth and cleanable surface. Broken wall in staff dining area repair with a smooth surface. Broken floor tile in butcher's area and basement

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 no light provided at staff lunch room, instructed to provide

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 waste pipe above food shelves must be encased. Also, a water pipe excess condensation dripping onto food boxes must encase said pipe or relocate delivered food. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent surface

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination.instructed to provide and maintain

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed knife being stored improperly between preptable and wall in butcher's area. Must provide a proper knife holder. Manager removed and properly store knife

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 cutting boards in the kitchen with deep cuts,must refinish or replace said cutting boards

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-501.13observed interior top of microwave with food splatters. Must clean and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e) handles on display cooler unit broken/missing. Instructed to replace broken handles.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 accumulated grease and food debris at utility connections and equipment surfaces behind cooking line.must clean and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 washroom in basement door not self closing,instructed to provide a self closing device.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 broken wood compressed wood panels on wall behind flour bags not cleanable,must replace with a smooth and clenable surface. Broken wall in staff dining area repair with a smooth surface. Broken floor tile in butcher's area and basement

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 no light provided at staff lunch room,instructed to provide

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Waste pipe above food shelves must be encased. Also, a water pipe excess condensation dripping onto food boxes must encase said pipe or relocate delivered food. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent surface

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination.instructed to provide and maintain

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed knife being stored improperly between preptable and wall in butcher's area. Must provide a proper knife holder. Manager removed and properly store knife

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Handles on display cooler unit broken/missing. Instructed to replace broken handles.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed interior top of microwave with food splatters. Must clean and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in the kitchen with deep cuts,must refinish or replace said cutting boards

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Accumulated grease and food debris at utility connections and equipment surfaces behind cooking line.must clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as liner for shelving throughout. Surface must be smooth and cleanable

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: A cover is needed at receptacles inside the washrooms

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Washroom in basement door not self closing,instructed to provide a self closing device.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Broken wood compressed wood panels on wall behind flour bags not cleanable,must replace with a smooth and clenable surface. Broken wall in staff dining area repair with a smooth surface. Broken floor tile in butcher's area and basement

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: No light provided at staff lunch room,instructed to provide

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 8-18-2020, report#2386167 #47)4-501.11 noted ice build-up inside the walk-in freezer on the floor and shelves. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units. #47)4-202.16 noted cardboard boxes used to line shelves, especially at the display area. Instructed to clean and remove all cardboard boxes to prevent hiding places for pests. #49)4-601.11(c) 4-601.11(b) instructed to detail clean the shelves the display counter, especially at the produce area and at the basement food/dry storage area also. #51) 5-205.15 noted water pressure at the hot water faucet of the 3 compartment sink at the basement food prep area. Instructed to increase the water pressure and maintain. Priority foundation violation: 7-42-090, no citation issued

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Noted no thermometers inside refrigeration unit conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment (deli prep counter and walk in cooler). Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside the walk in freezer on the floor and shelves. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Noted cardboard boxes used to line shelves especially at the display area. Instructed to clean and remove all cardboard boxes to prevent hiding places for pest.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) instructed to detail clean the shelves the display counter especially at the produce area and at the basement food/dry storage area also.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Noted mechanical handle of the prep cooler at the kitchen prep area in poor repairs. Instructed to repair and maintain and/or replace. Also noted water pressure at the hot water faucet of the 3 compartment sink at the basement food prep area. Instructed to increase the water pressure and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed all prepackaged food needs a label including ingredient list, name of product and name and address of facility where product was made.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed splash guard (right and left side) in deli in disrepair. Must repair and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed serveral bulbs for self service hot holding unit burnt out on 2nd, 3rd and 4th shelves. Must replace bulbs and restore hot holding unit to fully funtional condition and maintain at all times.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed utility lines next to toilet in staff washroom not smooth and easily cleanable. Must encase or restore to a smooth easily cleanable condition and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine unclean with build up of dirt and grime. Ice is not used for human consumtion. Clean and maintain ice machine.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed slicers in deli unclean with food debris. Slicers need to be completly disassembled and washed rinsed and sanitized.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed drawers and shelves in deli under slicer unclean with food debris and deposits. Clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items and food related items in basement stored directly underneath sewer lines. Observed several storage rooms in basement inclunding northern storage room (with a locked gate)with food related items stored under sewer lines. All items need to be moved from under sewer lines or sewer lines need to be completly protected and encased to protect food and food related items from possble drip contamination.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed hood filters above cooking area unclean with grease accumulation. Clean and maintain filters.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer for taking food temperaures. Must obtain and maintain a metal stem thermometer on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer within walk in milk cooler 1st floor and no thermometer with in rotisserie chicken hot holding unit. Must install and maintain thermometers within units.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed splash guard in deli on right side of handwashing sink in disrepair. Repair and maintain splash guard

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Faucet in deli 3 compartment sink leaking and repaired with tape. Remove tape and repair faucet and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed utility lines in washrooms unclean with dust accumulation. Clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mops not hung to dry after use. Must hang mops to dry to deter small fly activity.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed light out in walk in milk cooler. 1st floor. Replace and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted rusty shelves inside the basement walk in cooler and also noted shelves at the basement dry storage/food prep area lined with card board boxes. Instructed to clean shelves, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace....must also remove all cardboard boxes from the shelves to prevent hiding places for pest.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Noted a slight discoloration inside the upper compartment of ice machine. Instructed to clean and sanitize....instructed to clean shelves underneath the deli display cooler with dirt and old meat particles...remove cloth at the meat display counter and clean underneath with meat juices and sticky stains....noted ground beef particles inside meat grinder stored in counter underneath deli display cooler. Instructed to detail clean meat slicer and sanitize before storing.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted low water pressure through out all sinks os premise. Instructed to increase water pressure especially at the hot water faucets.....noted dirty and dusty vents at the dairy display cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted rusty shelves inside the basement walk in cooler and also noted shelves at the basement dry storage/food prep area lined with card board boxes. Instructed to clean shelves, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace....must also remove all cardboard boxes from the shelves to prevent hiding places for pest.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Noted a slight discoloration inside the upper compartment of ice machine. Instructed to clean and sanitize....instructed to clean shelves underneath the deli display cooler with dirt and old meat particles...remove cloth at the meat display counter and clean underneath with meat juices and sticky stains....noted ground beef particles inside meat grinder stored in counter underneath deli display cooler. Instructed to detail clean meat slicer and sanitize before storing.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted low water pressure through out all sinks os premise. Instructed to increase water pressure especially at the hot water faucets.....noted dirty and dusty vents at the dairy display cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All prepared, pre-packaged foods must be properly labeled with the business name and address, list of ingredients and all raw chicken and meats must have the business address and the safe handling warning label.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Broken, crack and missing floor tiles in the following areas: at the 1st floor mop sink, the stairwell to the basement. Must replace.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Observed foods not protected during preparation and storage. Observed employee prepping foods, rinsing cooked pasta, in the exposed hand sink. Observed bags of raw onions being stored directly on floors of basement storage. Must elevate from the floors 6" or above and protect. Also observed cases of fresh broccoli being stored directly next to and touching cases of raw chicken inside the walk-in cooler and broccoli stored on the chicken drainage shelving in the walk-in cooler. Management discarded all contaminated foods. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used

Inspector’s note: Observed toxic pesticide,(rodent pellet bait) improperly stored/used and dry foods not protected. Bait found under all stored food items throughout the basement storage shelving. Along all baseboards throughout the basement and open on styrofoam meat trays under pallets. Instructed to remove all open bait and have only their licensed pest control co. Service for rodents. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from #1631697 on 2-16-16 not corrected. #38- slow draining of the exposed hand sink in the 1st floor kitchen/prep area. Must repair to have a well draining sink. No grease trap box under the 3 compartment sink in the deli department. Must install grease trap box.#34-missing floor tiles inside the walk in cooler. Must repair/replace floor tiles and maintain.#43-all wash cloth for wiping prep tables, coolers, chopping boards, must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution. Serious violation 7-42-090.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All prepared, pre-packaged foods must be properly labeled with the business name and address, list of ingredients and all raw chicken and meats must have the business address and the safe handling warning label.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Broken glass door of the deli display cooler and repaired with tape. Must replace. Must install a splash guard between the deli prep exposed hand sink and the meat/cheese slicer.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Broken, crack and missing floor tiles in the following areas: at the 1st floor mop sink, the stairwell to the basement. Must replace.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Leak on the nozzle of the basement three compartment sink repaired with tape. Must properly repair.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide an internal thermometer for the walk-in display cooler containing milk storage or repair the inoperable display thermometer.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Employees must not store personal belongings in the food preparation area.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training for required employees. Must provide.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil being used as a shelf liner in the kitchen/prep area shelves and cabinet shelves. Must remove all aluminum foil and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean the fan guard inside the walk in cooler (with dust accumulated) and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean the floor along the wall base all corner and under the pallets thru-out the basement and maintain. Missing floor tiles inside the walk in cooler. Must repair/replace floor tiles and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Ceiling vent cover in the employees washroom with dust build -up. Must clean remove dust and maintain. Big hole on the walls underneath the drain board of the 3 compt sink in the deli department. Must seal the hole and maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: All light bulbs on the dairy display cooler and meat display cooler are not shielded. Must provide light shield on all light bulbs. Burned out light bulbs inside the walk in freezer. Must replace light bulbs and maintain. Broken/cracked solid light shield of the light bulbs inside the walk in cooler. Must replace solid light shield and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Slow draining of the exposed hand sink in the ist floor kithen/prep area and in washbowl sink of the employees washroom. Must repair to have a well draining sink. No grease trap box under the 3 compartment sink in the deli department. Must install grease trap box.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: All wash cloth for wiping prep tables, coolers, chopping boards, must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed over 60 live fruit flies in the food prep area and hallway from the prep area/deli to the basement staircase. Fruit flies were observed on the walls and ceilings of these areas. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #1395835 on 1/29/2014: "32- observed waste water line connection from ceiling discharging water inside the one prep compartment sink at coffee shop, must be properly connected such that it drains directly into a floor drain. Observed four burner electrical stove plugged in,in basement area,instructed to remove or provide ventilation." serious violation 7-42-090

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Chicken blood on the floor of the walk-in cooler located in the basement. Instructed to detail clean floors and prevent meat from leaking onto the floors.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Slow draining hand sink in the basement prep area. Instructed to repair sink and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed waste water line connection from ceiling discharging water inside the one prep compartment sink at coffee shop, must be properly connected such that it drains directly into a floor drain. Observed four burner electrical stove plugged in,in basement area,instructed to remove or provide ventilation.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Food debris under the prep tables at deli department. Debris under the stair case in basement area,sweep the floors and maintain

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Raw wood ceiling above the ice machine not smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface,instructed to provide a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface above the unit.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed waste water line connection from ceiling discharging water inside the one prep compartment sink at coffee shop, must be properly connected such that it drains directly into a floor drain. Observed four burner electrical stove plugged in,in basement area,instructed to remove or provide ventilation.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Build up of grease on hood and filters,alsodebris on shelves were food and food products are stored in coffee shop,instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Broken floor tile in front of small steam table, inside the coffee shop,broken cement in front of walk-in cooler in basement area . Food debris under the prep tables at deli department. Debris under the stair case in basement area,sweep the floors and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Raw wood ceiling above the ice machine not smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface,instructed to provide a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface above the unit.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Faucet is leaking at three compartment sink at deli department, instructed to repair and ,maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed food stains on exterior of sinks at deli prep, food debris inside meat slicers and food build up on shelves at prep areas. Must clean and maintain equipment.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed hole/gap in wall by electrical switch next to 1-compartment sink. Must provide cover/seal hole in wall.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must calibrate metal stem thermometer for food handlers and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT DELI PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SANDWICH PREP COOLER ALSO NO METEL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER/CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER AT DELI NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOUND FOOD STORED ON DISPLAY SHELVES PASSED"SELL BY" DATE.FOUND 3 CARTONS OF WHIPPING CREAM INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH A SELL BY DATE OF 8-18-11, 2 16oz BOTTLES OF CHOCOLATE MILK IN THE SAME UNIT, WITH SELL BY DATE 8-18-11;OTHER MILKS WERE STORED IN THE SAME REFRIGERATOR . FOUND 3 PACKAGE OF RAW LAMB, 3 PACKAGE OF SLICE THIN BEEF AND 1 PACKAGED OF CHICKEN INSIDE THE SELLING COOLER AND INSIDE THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER WITH SELL BY DATE OF 8-21-11.OBSERVED SOME PACKAGE OF MEAT BEEN BLACK IN COLOR.FOOD PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER.POUND 6, VALUE 25.INSTRUCTED TO CHECK FOOD PRODUCTS AND SELL BY DATE DAILY .SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000074090-13

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED BOTH FRONT DOORS AT 4601 N.SHERIDAN AND DOOR AT 4605 N SHERIDAN WITH 1/2" TO 1" OF GAPS ON BOTTOM AND BETWEEN DOORS.OBSERVED HOUSE FLIES IN STORE(4 OR MORE).INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/ INSECT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS:7-38-020 H0000 74091-14.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ALL FOOD STORED UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT AREA/ STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE SMALL PREP DISPLAY COOLER NEXT TO BASEMENT STAIRCASE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,ALSO THE DOOR AT WALK-IN FREEER IN BASEMENT HAS EXCESS ICE BUILD UP WITH BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP IN ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER(1ST FLOOR SELLING AREA0,AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA.REMOVE IT AND KEEP CLEAN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,OBSERVED BLOOD AND FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES THROGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT AREA.ALSO MUST PROVIDED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.ALSO WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED.WALK-IN COOLER HAS LEAKING WATER FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURE.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. STAFF WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSE DOOR.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations OBSERVED A DOUBLE CONVECTION OVEN IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FOR KILOWATTS; IF UNIT IS 7.5KW OR LESS NO VENTILATION IS NEEDED,IF IS GRADER THAN THAT MUST PROVIDE A HOOD WITH PROPER VENTILATION UNDER THE CITY CODE.CONTACT A CITY VENTILATION INSPECTOR

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. storage shelving, cooler shelving need cleaning.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. walls that had exposed raw wood, gaps, exposed plaster shall be repair.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. missing light shields in storage area shall be provided.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. must provide self closing mechanism to bathroom door.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. must provide exhaust fan to bathroom.