Southtown Health Foods

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed a knife being stored under the scale. Instructed to have all utensils stored in a clean sanitized location.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards worn and discolored. Instructed to replace all cutting board when discolored or with deep cuts. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Unisex washroom in need of covered waste can. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors under 3 compartment sink in need of cleaning floors in rear garage area in need of cleaning to remove debris. Clean and maintain

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Air vent above juice bar in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in unisex washroom of facility. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle for sanitary products in washrooms for female use and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust, debris, and building materials under shelving in rear storage/receiving area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed containers with raw food items stored on floor in rear dishwashing area. Instructed person in charge to store all items at least six inches from floor to prevent the harborage of pest.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed faucet at 3- compartment sink leaky at neck. Must repair.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no food preparation sink in front juice bar prep area. Instructed to install food preparation sink for obtaining water and discarding liquid waste.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacles at hand washing sinks. Instructed to provide receptacle in all areas waste is commonly discarded.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Onserved unused articles and equipment in basement and storage areas. Instructed to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace worn counter/food contact surface in juice bar.

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector’s note: No chemical sanitizer test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper sanitizer concentration. Serious violation 7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #1588310 on 11-13-15: 38-instructed to fix the leak at the base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink and the exposed hand washing sink located in the area outside of the 3-compartment sink also, that same exposed hand washing sink slowly drains. Instructed to fix and maintain plumbing. Serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Label all packaged sliced canteloupe displayed for sale in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace worn counter/food contact surface in juice bar.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize interior and exterior of blender, prep tables, and coolers in juice bar.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing baseboards along south wall near rear exposed sink. Clean ventilation fan washroom(dust buildup). Clean walls in rear prep area along electrical wiring, outlets, etc.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment and articles in storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hair restraints.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the bottom surface of the cabinet under the exposed hand washing sink in the juice bar prep area. Maintain area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors in the corners and under/around all heavy equipment in the basement and rear storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the leak at the base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink and the exposed hand washing sink located in the area outside of the 3-compartment sink. Also, that same exposed hand washing sink slowly drains. Instructed to fix and maintain plumbing.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to eliminate the clutter and organize the area in the rear storage area. Maintain same.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Instructed to meet the food handler requirements.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floor behind the walk-in cooler and under and around storage shelves, also employee room.

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.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.

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.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR VENTS DUSTY

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. JUICE AREA EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

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. NON-TOXIC PAINT SHELVES IN REAR.

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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS IN JUICE BAR AREA, SHELVES, CABINETS.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove plastic and repair faucet on 3-comp sink.

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 of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.

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. OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINET UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN JUICE BAR, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR, ALONG WALLS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN STORAGE AREA NEAR JUICE BAR, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PALLETS AND FLOOR ALONG NORTH WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H64466 COURT DATE 9-9-10 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CUP LIDS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, AND CONTAMINATION.

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. CLEAN JUICE BAR SIGN (DUST BUILDUP), DISPLAY/STORAGE SHELVES, CABINETS, ETC

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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN FURNACE ROOM (STANDING WATER), UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS (DEBRIS).

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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED AND 3-COMP SINKS ETC IN ALL AREAS. STORE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

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 of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.