Food Safety Report: 79th Food Basket, 1351 W 79th St, Chicago, IL, USA.

1351 West 79th Street, Chicago, 60620 Illinois, United States

Report date: Sep 25, 2020
13. Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
- comments: observed food not in good,safe condition for human consumption. Observed( 7)- 3. 5 oz. Prepackaged bags of snack chips that appears to have been gnawed on by mice and mice droppings found in same chip boxes on display for sale. Product was discarded by manager. Appx. 2lbs. $10. 50(priority 7-38-005)(cos)

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 100 or more mice droppings on floor behind grease trap and under display shelves & at motor of unused deli cooler in front prep area,on wood ledge in mop storage closet,on floor & shelving units in tool storage,under pallets of water & juice in rear storage area,near electrical panel,on shelving units on sales floor near (bags),inside of chip display boxes,under pallets at service counter. Must remove droppings. Clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/25/20. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: must invert multi-use utensils on storage shelves.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must apply a sealant or paint raw wood surfaces at wall in front prep area.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must eliminate grocery bags used for food storage in chest freezer and provide food grade bags.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed 3- compartment sink backing up with food debris into far right basin when water is released from middle basin and a very slow drain. Must repair and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-025)

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean dust build up on fan guard covers in walk in cooler and meat slicer.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: must repair or replace leaky pipe underneath 3- compartment sink in front prep area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must remove peeling paint on floor in rear meat prep area and peeling paint on ceiling in milk walk in cooler.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must remove excess caulking around walls throughout including walk in cooler.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must provide a hooking system for drying wet mops.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must replace missing light shields in rear prep area & storage area.

64. Public health nuisance
- comments: for purposes of this order, businesses covered by this order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) in addition to the health steps required by executive order no. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (1) maintain social distancing on the premises; observed (7) customers walking in & around grocery store without a face covering. Must wear face covering. (7-28-060)

Source: chicago.gov