Apple Farm Foods

September 10, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings1

Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: FOUND NO SOAP NOR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT NONE OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OR WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING AND WASH BOWLS SINKS STOCKED WITH SOAP/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 12Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD NOT PROTECTED: FOUND SEVERAL LEAKS FROM THE CEILING/VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, MEAT WALK IN COOLERS AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. FOUND FLY STRIPS HANGING ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLY STRIPS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
code 16
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: FOUND NUMEROUS LARGE FLIES ON THE WALLS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE IN ELIMINATING FLIES. FOUND THE SIDE REAR DOOR (ACROSS FROM THE FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED -1/4" GAP NOTED AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTED AT BOTTOM AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF-38.9F, POTATO SALAD-39.4F, CHICKEN-38.0F). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 21
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: FOUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR MEAT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. FRONT SINKS HAS TO BE TURNED OFF FROM UNDERNEATH BECAUSE THE WATER WILL NOT STOP RUNNING WHEN YOU TURN IT OFF. 3-COMPARTMENT IN THE REAR MEAT PREP AREA LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM THE MIDDLE AND LEFT (WHEN FACING THE SINK) COMPARTMENT. ALSO, WASTE WATER OVERFLOWS FROM THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN ALL. SEROUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 24
* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE SUMMARY DATED JULY 30, 2013 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO POST IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
code 28
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1353918 DATED 07-30-13 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 30-LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED DELI MEAT IN DISPLAY COOLER. 33-CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PALLETS IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER (SPILLS, OLD MEAT, DEBRIS). 34-REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. 35-REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WALLS IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. 36-REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA. 41-STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. • FOUND A LARGE PILE OF EXCESS ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR, FAN COVERS AND PIPES INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: FOUND DISPLAY COOLER IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT AND THE PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FOUND THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, WALK IN COOLER/FREEZERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: FOUND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH THICK DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: FOUND THE HOT WATER KNOB MISSING OFF THE WASH BOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM (CLOSEST TO THE EXIT DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. • FOUND NO GREASE TRAP AT THE FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE PROPER PPM).
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 30, 2013: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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