Aaa Food Mart, Inc., 2700 W 25th St , Chicago, Il, USA

March 25, 2020 8:00 AM

2700 West 25th Street, Chicago, 60608 Illinois, United States

Report date: Mar 23, 2020
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: 2-102. 14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: 2-501. 11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 6-301. 12 observed no hand drying provision at the hand washing sink located in the rear food prep area and in the toilet room. Instructed to provide. Manager provided paper towels in the toilet room and at the rear hand washing sink during the inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 6-301. 14 observed no hand washing sign located at the hand washing sink in the rear food prep area. Instructed to provide.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 5-203. 11 observed no hand washing sink at the coffee serving station located in the customer service area and no hand washing sink where nachos with beef and cheese are being prepped behind the customer service counter. Instructed to install a hand washing sink at the coffee serving prep station in the customer service area and install a hand washing sink at the nacho prep area behind the customer service counter or move all food prep to the rear food prep area that has a hand washing sink. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: 4-602. 11(b-e) observed all cooking equipment in the rear food prep area needs to be cleaned. Instructed to clean.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: 4-302. 12 observed no metal stem thermometer on site to properly take temperatures of cold and hot foods. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-202. 13 observed open bait traps located in the rear. Instructed to remove open bait traps and only allow pest control to set traps that are enclosed.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: 4-302. 14 observed no chemical test strips on site to properly test the sanitizing concentration of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601. 11(c) observed an unused reach in cooler, hot dog machine needs to be cleaned in the interior located in the rear food prep area. Instructed to clean.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 12 observed shelves with accumulated dust debris in the customer service area. Instructed to clean.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 114 observed items stored on the floor in the rear dry storage area and in the basement. Instructed to remove unnecessary items or store all items at least 6 inches from the ground.

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March 1, 2021 5:16 PM

“Theater in this mall ate popcorn and red and blue slushie my daughter 7 my daughter 5 and my nephew 8 and my other nephew 14 and are all throwing up got food poisoning See Less”

February 27, 2021 10:46 PM

“Burrito  I ate it then started feeling like I had to vomit 
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February 27, 2021 1:34 PM

“I ate a cheeseburger, fries and a 10 piece chicken nugget and about 7 hours later I had the RUNS. Severe stomach pain and I threw up the food See Less”

February 27, 2021 9:00 AM

“Report date: Feb 25, 2021
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: some prep area reach in coolers door rubber gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace damaged door rubber gaskets.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- commen... See Morets: backflow prevention device not located on ice machine water line and at mop sink. Must provide and make visible backflow prevention devices for mop sink and ice machine water line.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: no covered trash receptacle in womens washroom. Must provide.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: the following previous core violations from report #2369760 dated on 04/27/20 not corrected-#49-detail clean the interior of prep coolers,#55 clean the grease on the floor below the cooking equipment and #56 clean the excessive soot and debris on the ventilation hood and filters. Instructed manager said previous core violations must be corrected by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-42-090. No citation issued.

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February 27, 2021 9:00 AM

“Report date: Feb 24, 2021
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: no written employee health policy for all employees. Must provide.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: interior of the ice machine... See Moreupper reservoir ice shoot dirty. Must clean and maintain.

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: menu does not disclose and inform consumers the specific menu items that are raw or undercooked and a potential hazard of consuming such food. Foods such as burgers and tuna tartare. Instructed to disclose and remind consumers on menu of all items needed. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued at this time.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must properly label all bulk food containers with the product common name.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must provide lids for both of the bar ice bins.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use tape as a means of repair for attached metal stripping at the front kitchen hand washing sink.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must not use cloth towels as liner for shelving inside the bar coolers or storage shelving throughout. ----raw wooden shelving under food equipment in the rear kitchen. Must seal to be non-porous. Shelving must be smooth and cleanable.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: leak from ceiling pipe into a bucket in the basement liquor storage room. Must repair. ----no hot or cold running water at the utility service sink. Must provide.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: missing grout between floor tiles and damaged floor tiles throughout several areas in the rear kitchen. Worn flooring exposing raw wood in the front kitchen. Instruct to repair/replace all.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: blackened, moldy wall caulking at the rear kitchen three compartment sink. Must replace. ----noted expanding spray foam as a sealant in seams of the walls throughout several walk-in coolers. Must remove and use sealant that is smooth and cleanable.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: no proof of allergen training or certificates on site for both the city of chicago certified food managers. Must provide.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation from report #2365306 on 3-5-20 not corrected. #51- backflow prevention device not located at mop sink. Must provide a backflow prevention device for mop sink. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued at this time.

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February 27, 2021 9:00 AM

“Report date: Feb 24, 2021
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: tcs food stored on top prep tables in the kitchen with inadequate temperature: 6 full food containers with cooked onions in red sauce at temp of 78. 5f to 82. 9f; inside the walk-in cooler found cooked yellow lentils at... See Moretemp of 54. 9f; chopped cooked kale at temp of 54. 7f, three gallons of milk at temp of 48. 9f and a box of 15 dozen of fresh eggs at temp of 48. 7f to 48. 9f. Cold food must maintain temp of 41f and below. Priority violation: 7-38-005,citation issued

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: additional label is needed at dry food at rear storage area. Label food with common name

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: noted serving spoon inside the fresh mixed cheese container stored inside walk-in cooler. Need to remove, instructed not to store serving spoon inside the product. Also must remove bowls inside dry food(flour, sugar etc), provide a scoop with handles and also must not store inside food products to prevent source contamination.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: food containers stored on floor in prep, storage and walk-in cooler. Must provide proper raised shelving to store food containers 6' off floor. -

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: must store wiping cloths in prep area in sanitizer bucket between use to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: noted unfinished wood and broken plastic liner used on top prep table were food is wrapped(large crepes) in the kitchen. Must provide non-porous easily cleanable and smooth material

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: noted unfinished wood and broken plastic liner used on top prep table were food is wrapped(large crepes) in the kitchen. Must provide non-porous easily cleanable and smooth material

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: noted a large pots on top three compartment sink for proper washing, rinsing and sanitizing. Instructed to provide a procedure for proper washing and sanitizing of equipment or remove equipment. (large pots and pans) -

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: grease and debris at exterior and interior of cooking equipment. Excess food spillage and encrusted food inside the chest freezers,walk-in cooler and all shelves in prep area included inside the walk-in cooler. Also must observed grease on filters and hood. Clean and maintain

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: additional stopper is needed at three compartment sink in the dish room

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: uneven and rough surface on floors under cooking equpment,three compartment sink,etc. Surface musyt be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: grease on vent covers throughout the prep area,also on light shield. Clean and maintain

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: no food handler training certificate provided on site. Instrructed to provide

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation not corrected from 11-29-2019, report# 2352460 #55) 6-201. 13-observed expanding foam in employee bathrooms, along wall in kitchen prep area near stove, near boiler area and by 3-compartment sink. Instructed to use clear sealant to seal all cracks and crevices for smooth and easy cleanability. Priority foundation violation: 7-42-090, no citation issued

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February 26, 2021 9:19 AM

“Prepackaged salad See Less”

February 26, 2021 9:01 AM

“Report date: Feb 24, 2021
25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: found items on menu served raw. Found reminder and disclosure. Found no footnote. Must provide footnote,disclosure and reminder to any menu items served raw. Priority foundation violation. No citation i... See Moressued.

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February 26, 2021 9:01 AM

“Report date: Feb 24, 2021
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in dish washing area. Instructed manager to provide.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observe... See Mored no hot water at hand washing sinks in staff/dining washrooms(71. 7f) and second floor women washroom (69. 9f). Instructed manager to provide at least 100f water at all hand washing sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

35. Approved thawing methods used
- comments: observed two packages of raw ground beef thawing in standing water in 2-compartment sink. Instructed manager to properly thaw food under running water, refrigerator or part of cooking process.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 50 mice droppings scattered on shelves in utensil storage area, 30 mice droppings scattered on shelves under register in serving area, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor near radiator in office/storage area, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor near freezer in office/storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed the following doors not rodent proofed, south entrance doors 1' gap between doors, main entrance doors 1' gap on bottom left door, north entrance doors 1' gap betweeen doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items stored on floor in office/storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all stock six inches off floor.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed milk crates used as shelving units in storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for proper cleaning and pest control.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed food debris and dust buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, and shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered waste receptacles in women and unisex washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed peeling paint on ceiling and walls in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed missing light shield in office/storage area. Instructed manager to provide.

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February 26, 2021 9:01 AM

“Report date: Feb 23, 2021
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed coleslaw packaged and prepared on site not labeled. Instructed to install proper labels on packaging to include name of food item and ingredients.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: instructed m... See Moreanager to provide and maintain hair restraints for food handlers in the prep area at all times.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed the faucet at the 3 comp sink in poor repair. Must repair and maintain the leak at the neck of the faucet.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: floors need cleaning through out especially along the wall base and around the cooking to remove debris,spill and/or grease.

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