Mid America Food Mart Inc.

May 8, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings17
critical findings5

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ITALIAN BEEF,COOKED GROUND BEEF,CHEESE SAUCE)MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 5Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005) • MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PREPACKAGED TCS FOODS REACH IN COOLER.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 2- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE OF DISPLAY UNIT WHERE HOT HOLDING UNIT IS LOCATED ON TOP OF.ALSO APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND OFFICE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/8/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOPS INK.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF MICROWAVE. • MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005) • MUST PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO AIR DRY UTENSILS.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER DISPLAY SHELVES,DISPLAY CABINET,COUNTER TOP IN REAR STORAGE AREA,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,WINDOW SILLS.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. • MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK.
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 52
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,HOLE IN TOILET ROOM DOOR. • MUST REMOVE RUGS FROM FLOOR IN PREP/SERVICE COUNTER AREA AND ON SALES FLOOR THAT IS BUNCHED UP,POSSIBLE TRIPPING HAZARD. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AT SERVICE COUNTER,REAR STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR REAR DOOR AND AT SERVICE COUNTER. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST FROM WALL VENTS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 2, 2017: 17 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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