A & J FOOD MARKET INCORPORATED

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN FANS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIDS ON THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BOTH NEAR THE DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE DELI/MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE MEAT/DELI AREA. ALSO OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR AND ON THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE MEAT SLICER LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED SHELVES WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER RETAIL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGH OUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER ALL OF THE SHELVES, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BAG OF ICE DISPLAY FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FIXTURES IN THE WASH ROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR WATER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MILK WALK IN COOLER.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFIED 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,ETC).MUST BE PROVIDE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF A LIVE LARGE GRAY AND WHITE CAT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.2- OPEN CANS OF CAT FOOD ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA AND A OPEN BAG OF CAT LITTER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA.EMPLOYEE REMOVED CAT FROM PREMISES AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER NO ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED ON PREMISES,REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF A CAT ON PREMISES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-40-060)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.50 OR MORE RAT AND MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR EXIT DOOR IN STORAGE AREA,ON SALES FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES AND ON LOWER SHELF UNDER CHIP DISPLAY UNIT,IN WALK IN COOLER ON TOP OF EXCESSIVE CAULK ALONG FLOOR AND WALL.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/19/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE FRONT DOORS . MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MILK WALK IN COOLER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRINDER,MEAT SLICER,SAW MACHINE,PREP TABLES,REACH IN FREEZERS,POP SLEEVES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND ON SALES FLOOR,LOOSE WALL PANEL IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ALONG WALLS AND FLOORS IN PREP AREA,MEAT WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN MEAT & MILK WALK IN COOLER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN MEAT AND MILK WALK IN COOLER AND WATER FROM FLOOR IN SAME AREAS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2293311 6/11/19 NOT CORRECTED #51-FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN.#55- OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVES IN THE CUSTOMER COOLERS AND THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#55- OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT HAND WASH SINK IN THE FRESH MEAT AREA. EACH HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLE OF CLEANING LIQUID OR POWDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING DISHES WITHOUT SANITIZING. A CHEMICAL SANITIZER SHALL BE USED AT ALL TIMES OF WASHING SOILED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL THE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO FOOD MEASURING TEMPERATURE DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVES IN TE CUSTOMER COOLERS AND THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLER PACKAGING MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in Walk in meat cutting area cooler not smooth and easily cleanable and porous. Must repair for smooth, easily cleanable non porous.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: Observed no waste grease storage container for facility, garbage area not maintain due to grease disposal maggots growing inside. . Must obtain waste grease container and maintain waste grease storage container for facility; always clean area and maintain. Serious Violation 7-38-020

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY HAS AN EXPIRED SANITATION CERTIFICATE. . INSTRUCTED THAT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE OBTAINED AND MAINTAIN. Serious Violation 7-38-012(a)

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Observed previous minor violations not corrected from inspection 2098904 performed on 10-16-17. #32 OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND ON THE SELLING FLOOR WHERE FOOD IS STORED; MUST PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELVES. #33 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE MEAT SAW, GRINDER AND CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA. #34 CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT. PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE WASHROOM IN THE BUTCHER AREA. #35 OBSERVED THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO THE LEFT OF THE DOOR ENTERING THE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR WALL. OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED, DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM IN THE BUTCHER AREA AND IN THE BUTCHER AREA; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED IN THESE AREAS. CLEAN WALLS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. Serious Violation 7-42-090

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in Walk in meat cutting area cooler not smooth and easily cleanable and porous. Must repair for smooth, easily cleanable non porous.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: No thermometers for walk in coolers and reach in coolers. Must obtain and maintain.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed facility with non accessible hand sink and hand sink in disrepair. rear hand sink in meat area blocked with wares and utensils stored inside. Must remove items and maintain access for hand washing only. Observed nonfunctioning hand sink and in disrepair. Hand sink rear prep area in disrepair, water facet removed and does not drain properly. Must repair and maintain. Observed employee restroom hand sink in disrepair, water leak heavily on floor. Must repair and maintain. Critical Violation7-38-030

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: Observed no waste grease storage container for facility, garbage area not maintain due to grease disposal maggots growing inside. . Must obtain and maintain waste grease storage container for facility and clean area and maintain. Serious Violation 7-38-020

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY HAS AN EXPIRED SANITATION CERTIFICATE. . INSTRUCTED THAT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE OBTAINED AND MAINTAIN. Serious Violation 7-38-012(a)

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Observed previous minor violations not corrected from inspection 2098904 performed on 10-16-17. #32 OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND ON THE SELLING FLOOR WHERE FOOD IS STORED; MUST PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELVES. #33 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE MEAT SAW, GRINDER AND CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA. #34 CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT. PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE WASHROOM IN THE BUTCHER AREA. #35 OBSERVED THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO THE LEFT OF THE DOOR ENTERING THE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR WALL. OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED, DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM IN THE BUTCHER AREA AND IN THE BUTCHER AREA; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED IN THESE AREAS. CLEAN WALLS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. #38 FOUND THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BUTCHER AREA DISCONNECTED AND WATER DRAINING INTO A METAL CAN; EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR BY PUTTING THE PIPES BACK ON BUT THE SINK WAS STILL LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR SINK. ALSO OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK AND UNDER THE UTILITY SINK; MUST REPAIR BOTH LEAKS. Serious Violation 7-42-090

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in Walk in meat cutting area cooler not smooth and easily cleanable and porous. Must repair for smooth, easily cleanable non porous.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Three compartment sink slow draining when filled. Must repair and maintain.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: No thermometers for walk in coolers and reach in coolers. Must obtain and maintain.