LUCIANO'S GROCERY-18TH ST

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED LAB REPORT(FEBRUARY 22 2007) FOR THE CHICHARRON. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT LAB REPORT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c)

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NO WIPING CLOTHS WITH SANITIZER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE KNIVES, MEAT GRINDER AND MEAT SLICER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE FAUCET OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERED RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS, BUT MISSING NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED A VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED(COOKED PORK, READY TO EAT LUNCHMEAT, CHEESE)FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR BELOW SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH THE FOODS SHALL BE SOLD CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS, AND IN MEAT COUNTER COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT SALES FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON VIOLATION #57 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, FROM REPORT # 2243384 DATE 12/1/2018. CORRECT BY DATE MAR. 11, 2019, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE MISSING.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAYED IN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN MEAT PREP AREA.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: SINK COMPARTMENTS SHALL BE LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF THE LARGEST EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE AT CORNERS AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND ALL STORAGE CLOSETS, PREP TABLES AND WORK STATIONS ON 1ST FLOOR.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2102719 ON 10/27/17: 18 - FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED MORE THAN 50 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS BEHIND MEAT CUTTING AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE MEAT CUTTING AREAS AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. ALSO, OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND 5 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PILES OF WOOD IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE DROPPINGS WHERE NOTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED 3 FLY STRIPS HUNG ABOVE THE FOOD PREP TABLES BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER AND 1 OUTDOOR ELECTRIC BUG ZAPPER STORED ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER NEXT TO THE MEAT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THESE DEVICES CANNOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 10/27/17 WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHERE IT WAS VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PACKAGED FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT AND INGREDIENTS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE BROKEN GLASS DOORS FOR THE DELI CASE HELD TOGETHER BY TAPE. MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN GLASS DOORS. OBSERVED CHICHARRONES STORED IN BLACK GARBAGE BAGS AND FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON TOP OF THE CHICHARRONES CASE ON THE DELI COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL THE TOP. REPAINT RUSTED GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN: SINKS, PREPARATION TABLES, AND EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT MENTIONED. CLEAN ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES, DIRTY POTS AND PANS, WIRES TO DRY THE CHICHARRONES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN AREAS, BASEMENT, AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE DELI COUNTER AND GROCERY DISPLAY AREAS. REMOVE THE GREASE FROM THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.(FOOD SPLATTER). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. DAMAGED CEILING DRYWALL IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE BAGGED ICE FREEZER.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT MAIN KITCHEN AND ABOVE DELI COOLER. MUST SHIELD ALL LIGHT FIXTURES. LIGHTS INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING CASE FOR CHICHARRONES MUST BE SHIELDED OR SHATTERPROOF.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO DRAINBOARD OR DRYING RACK FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE. OBSERVED A DISCONNECTED DRAIN PIPE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR MUST BE 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSEVED MORE THAN 50 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS BEHIND MEAT CUTTING AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MEAT CUTTING AREAS, AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHIHE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLING BEEF STEW, COOKING RICE, FRESH MEAT ETC.)SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN: SINKS, PREPARATION TABLES, AND EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT MENTIONED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN AREAS, BASEMENT, AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.(FOOD SPLATTER). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST SHILELD LIGHT FIXTURES AT MAIN KITCHEN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO DRAINBOARD OR DRYING RACK FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO VACCUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILINGS WITH PEELING PAINT AND MISSING TILES, AND CEILINGS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING TILE AND REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED 3 HAM SANDWICHES FOR SALE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE 63.8F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO KEEP ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. COLD WATER NOT FLOWING FROM SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPERTOWELS IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PAPERTOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AT ALL TIMES. OWNER EQUIPPED WASHROOM WITH PAPERTOWELS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED 3 LIVE CHICKENS IN THE BASEMENT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL LIVE CHICKENS FROM PREMISES AND DO NOT HOUSE LIVE ANIMALS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED ABOUT 150 SMALL FLIES ON WALLS CEILING AND PIPES THRU OUT FACILITY. OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED SANDWICHES FOR SALE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME, DATE, BUSINESS ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED COOKING POTS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED IN THE MEAT DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILINGS WITH PEELING PAINT AND MISSING TILES, AND CEILINGS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING TILE AND REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED CLUTTER (OLD EQUIPMENT) BEING STORED ON THE GROUND LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.