I & O Food Mart Inc

October 22, 2015 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings18
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
    Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 47.6F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
    code 2Priority
  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
    Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 10 DOZ. EGGS 45.0F-45.1F,1LB.DICED RAW CHICKEN 45.4F,3LBS. COLESLAW 44.7F,5LBS POTATOE SALAD 45.7F,1LB. RAW SHRIMP 50.0F,15LBS.RAW GROUND BEEF 44.0F-44.1F,50LBS.CHUBBS OF TURKEY BREAST 43.6F,44.0F,44.1F44.8F,44.9F.40LBS.RAW CHICKEN WINGS 45.0F,40LBS. RAW CHICKEN BREAST 47.1F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.165LBS.$166.50 (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
    code 3Priority
  • surfaces not properly sanitized
    Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
    Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE THAT IS USED FOR SELLING BAGGED ICE TO CUSTOMER.OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DOOR MISSING AND A BLACK PLASTIC GARBAGE BAG DRAPPED OVER OPENING ,BLACK AND PINK MOLD ON A INTERIOR PARTS OF MACHINE AND A GREEN PIECE OF UNKNOWN OBJECT INSIDE SITTING ON ICE CUBES AND ICE SCOOP .MUST REMOVE ICE & GARBAGE BAG,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE.REPLACE MISSING DOOR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
    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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.20 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS.ALSO MILKY COLORED STANDING AND POOLING WATER ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,REAR STORAGE AREA,MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.POSSIBLE BREEDING ARE FOR FLIES.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AND KEEP DRY & CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/22/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
    code 18
  • Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered
    Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND GROUND WITH BOXES,TRASH ,DEBRI AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ON GROUND AND AT REAR DOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA.EXCESSIVE GREASE ON LID OF GREASE CONTAINER AND BOTTLES AND TRASH STUFFED INSIDE OF LID WHERE LID CAN'T CLOSE.MUST REMOVE TRASH ,DEBRI & GREASE FROM AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
    code 19
  • hot/cold holding temps off
    Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AND READY TO EAT LUNCHEON FOODS SUCH AS TURKEY & HAM,HOT ITALIAN BEEF AND CHEESE SAUCE IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
    code 21
  • Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed
    Inspector note: MUST LABEL DESSERTS AND OTHER PREPACKAGED ITEMS FOR SALE PROPERLY.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
    code 30
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACES.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,FRONT PREP COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF NEAR FRONT PREP COOLER,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA SHELVING UNITS.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILL TABLES,WHEEL BASES,ALL SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CART,MICROWAVE,STOVE,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS AND WALK IN COOLER AND ALONG WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN FRONT OF WALK IN FREEZER.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED,DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES AND LOOSE WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALL VENTS& WALLS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & LEAKY HANDLE STOPPERS AT 3- COMP SINK,SLOW DRAIN AT PREP AREA HAND SINK.
    code 38
  • Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE PROBE AND REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.
    code 40
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORAGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS ,EQUIPMENT , HOT WATER TANK,OFF OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
    code 41
  • Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
    code 42
  • Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored
    Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC ICE BAGS AND ICE SCOOPS IN CLEAN CONTAINER AND MANNER.STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
    code 43
  • Food Handler Requirements Met
    Inspector note: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
    code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 1, 2015: 14 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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