AMEERA FOOD

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 4 GALLONS OF MILK AT 45.6F, 7 OUARTS OF YOGURT AT 46.8F, 10 PINTS 0F YOGURT AT 47.2F, 10 POUNDS CHEESE AT 46.5, 14 DOZEN EGGS 45.7F, AND 5 POUNDS LIVER AT 46.4F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 70 POUNDS OF TCS FOOD VALUE AT 200 DOLLARS.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND DISPLAY REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. COLD HOLDING AT 45.6F. TAGGED COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST NOTIFY FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION WHEN REPAIRED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND TOILET ROOM GARBAGE CAN WITH NO LID. MUST PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED AISLE SHELVING AND DISPLAY SHELVING DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED 30 MICE ON FLOOR ADJACENT TO KITCHEN UTENSILS AND BEHIND WEST WALL COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AND TO CONTACT PEST CONTTOL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION#45FOODHAQNDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.NOTED ON REPORT#1946714 DATED 7/18/2016 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED AISLE SHELVING AND DISPLAY SHELVING DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, FISH, CHICKEN, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TAPE BEING USED ON THE FRONT OF THE BUTCHER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. TAPE IS PROHIBITED ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CALCIUM ACCUMULATION ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INTERIOR PANEL HAS SOME BUILD UP (NOT EXCESSIVE). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLER (NORTH WALL) WHERE THE PREPACKAGED ITEMS ARE, ADJACENT TO THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER; FLOOR CORNERS (NORTH WEST CORNER OF THE STORE)AROUND EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIUOS VIOLATION 7-38-020

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PRVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP#1506531, DATED 6/4/2015. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be repaired/replaced. #33; Walk in freezer had excess ice build up, needs to removed excess ice build up, and detailed cleaning of shelving. #35; Damaged/stained ceiling tiles by prep area, and sales floor above coolers, shall be replaced/repaired. Missing ceiling tile in employee bathroom shall be provided. PREMISES STILL NON COMPLIANT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TAPE BEING USED ON THE FRONT OF THE BUTCHER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. TAPE IS PROHIBITED ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CALCIUM ACCUMULATION ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INTERIOR PANEL HAS SOME BUILD UP (NOT EXCESSIVE). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT OF STORE WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS IN THE BUTCHER ARE BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: Must have personnel with food sanitation certificate for city of chicago for next routine inspection, per city of chicago code, rules.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be repaired/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, display cooler bottom shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in freezer had excess ice build up, needs to removed excess ice build up, and detailed cleaning of shelving.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in walk in coolers, and walk in freezer under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in prep area under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles by prep area, and sales floor above coolers, shall be replaced/repaired. Missing ceiling tile in employee bathroom shall be provided.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock items must be stored sis inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN. FOUND SURROUNDING GARBAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN.(CHICKEN FECAL MATTER SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AREAS) MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND CUTTING BOARD AT MEAT PREPARATION AREAS WITH DEEP GROOVES/STAINED. MUST REPAIR/SANITIZE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND ICE SCOOP NOT STORED PROPERLY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING INSIDE THE SAID WALK-IN COOLER / FREEZER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: UNFINISHED / UNEVEN FLOOR DRAINS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER UNDER THE SINKS(TWO AND THREE COMPARTMENT).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OPENING IN WALL UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL