Food Safety Report: Uptown Shop & Save, 4605 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL, USA.

4605 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, 60640 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jun 8, 2021
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: automatic paper towel dispenser in butcher's area broken. Must replace or repair unit.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: waste pipe above food shelves must be encased. Also, a water pipe excess condensation dripping onto food boxes must encase said pipe or relocate delivered food. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent surface

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

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed knife being stored improperly between preptable and wall in butcher's area. Must provide a proper knife holder. Manager removed and properly store knife

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: cutting boards in the kitchen with deep cuts,must refinish or replace said cutting boards

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: handles on display cooler unit broken/missing. Instructed to replace broken handles.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed interior top of microwave with food splatters. Must clean and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must not use cardboard as liner for shelving throughout. Surface must be smooth and cleanable

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: accumulated grease and food debris at utility connections and equipment surfaces behind cooking line. Must clean and maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: washroom in basement door not self closing,instructed to provide a self closing device.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: a cover is needed at receptacles inside the washrooms

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: broken wood compressed wood panels on wall behind flour bags not cleanable,must replace with a smooth and clenable surface. Broken wall in staff dining area repair with a smooth surface. Broken floor tile in butcher's area and basement

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: no light provided at staff lunch room,instructed to provide

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations not corrected from 8-18-2020, report#2386167 #47)4-501. 11 noted ice build-up inside the walk-in freezer on the floor and shelves. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units. #47)4-202. 16 noted cardboard boxes used to line shelves, especially at the display area. Instructed to clean and remove all cardboard boxes to prevent hiding places for pests. #49)4-601. 11(c) 4-601. 11(b) instructed to detail clean the shelves the display counter, especially at the produce area and at the basement food/dry storage area also. #51) 5-205. 15 noted water pressure at the hot water faucet of the 3 compartment sink at the basement food prep area. Instructed to increase the water pressure and maintain. Priority foundation violation: 7-42-090, no citation issued

Source: chicago.gov