Food Safety Report: Abood Food Market Inc., 8209 S Exchange Ave , Chicago, Il, USA.

8209 South Exchange Avenue, Chicago, 60617 Illinois, United States

Report date: Aug 4, 2023
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no valid certified food managers certificate posted to view while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (chicken,sliced tomato,cut lettuce,ground beef,tc. )must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no signed employees health policies. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing sink with hot & cold running water at front service counter where cooked ground beef & nacho cheeses is being served. Must install a hand sink with hot & cold running water,soap & towels,or remove food to rear prep area for service must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed rear prep area/dish washing area hand sink is not connected to city plumbing,no running water while food is being prepped. Must reconnect sink and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)(consolidated violation. )

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed tcs ready to eat cooked ground beef at 2lbs. 78. 2f in a pot on prep table in main prep area. Product was discarded by manager. Must have hot holding foods at 135. 0f or above. Appx. 2lbs. $5. (cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(consolidated violation)

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed tcs raw foods stored inside of front meat display unit for sell at improper temperatures such as 15lbs. Chicken legs & tighs 53. 5f. 15lbs. Party wings-52. 3f. 5lbs. -chicken tenders 53. 6f. 40lbs. Whole chicken wings-55. 8f. 2lbs. Catfish nuggets-59. 9f. 2lbs. Catfish filets-52. 0f. 3lbs. Shrimp-57. 9f. 5lbs. Tilipia-57. 9f. 1lbs. Sliced tomato 53. 6f. 1lbs. Cut lettuce-64. 1f. Product was discarded by manager must have cold holding foods at 41. 0f or below. Appx. 81lbs. $187. (priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)

28. Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
- comments: observed several cans,spray bottles of toxic chemicals such as (windex,awesome,raid,etc) stored amongst open containers of food stored on shelving units in main prep area and rear prep/dish washing area on prep tables. Must keep toxic items stored seperately from foods. (priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed improper temperature of meat display unit at 55. 9f and 1- door prep cooler at 60. 1f with tcs raw and ready to eat foods stored inside. A held for inspection tag has been placed on units. Once repaired email:food@cityofchicago. Org. (priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label shakers and squeeze bottles when food is not in original package.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed a gap along bottom of front door and along side of rear door must make doors tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed an infestation of appx. 20 or more live roaches crawling on floor under under chip display shelves on sales floor,on plastic pipe leading underneath meat display unit,on & in between tape on exterior front side of meat display unit,on floor in rear mopsink closet/sleeping quarters,counter top of foam containers and motor of 1- door prep cooler. Several dead throughout premises also. Appx. 15-20 live large flies flying around premises. Appx. 75 or more mice droppings scattered on floor mixed in with dirt in furnance room,along wall bases in rear prep area,front service counter floor and mopsink closet area. Observed unknown several different piles of feces on floor in rear furnance room with flies on it and a awful strong smell noted. Must remove droppings and feces. Clean and sanitize areas. Must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 8/4/23. (priority 7-38-020)(citation issued)

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: must elevate food items off of floor and away from walls throughout prep areas and sales floor and store properly.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed male food handler with long beard and no hair restraints must provide and maintain. .

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: must invert multi-use utensils on tables,counter and where needed throughout premises.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must repair or replace worn and pitted cutting boards.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must remove foil from equipment surfaces to be smooth and easily cleanable. Must remove rust from prep tables & shelving units in meat display unit. .

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed 3- compartment sink backing up into far right & left compartments and filling inside of sink basins when water is released from sink and slow draining. Must repair and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-025)

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from garbage cans,prep tables,grill table,prep coolers,all reach in coolers & freezers,meat slicer,rolling cart,display & storage shelving units,meat display unit,service counter,window sills,exterior of food storage containers,3- comp sink. Defrost ice build up from all chest freezers.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: must repair or replace broken self closing device on toilet room door.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside grease container encrusted with grease and food debris build up on lid and around lid and as well pooled on ground around grease container. Must remove grease and debris build up and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-020(b)(citation issued)

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean excessive grease,dirt and food debris build up on walls & ceiling throughout premises.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace damaged and missing floor tiles,holes in walls,gaps in cracks and crevices.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed sleeping quarters amongst the mopsink area with mattress on floor,boxes of clothing on top of said sink,in furnance room with underwear on drain hose line of furnace. Must remove articles from areas and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must scrape and paint chipping paint on walls throughout premises.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases,display shelves on sales floor and where needed throughout premises.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls throughout premises and rear yard.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must clean grease and food debris build up from filters and hood of cooking equipment.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must place cooking equipment under ventilation hood completely.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from report #2549672 2/10/22 not corrected #37- 3-302. 12 : observed bulk container of flour in rear not labeled. Instructed manager to label all containers with common name. #39- 3-307. 11 noted bulk food items used for food preparation not in original box but still individually wrapped, stored in freezers accessible to consumers. Instructed manager that these food items must not be accessible to the public. Must properly protect food during storage. #47- 4-501. 11 observed gaskets on all prep coolers severely dirty and damaged. Instructed manager to replace all gaskets. #49- 4-602. 13 observed accumulated grease residue on cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. #56- 6-202. 11 : observed light bulbs over food prep area in need of end caps. Instructed manager to provide end caps and maintain. (priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

62. Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
- comments: observed evidence of an ashtray & package cigarettes on ledge in sleeping area/mopsink closet,numerous cigarette butts scattered on floors throughout premises. Must remove smoking materials and ashtray from premises. (7-32-020)

Source: chicago.gov