111TH AND RACINE MARATHON, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 40-50 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER CHIPS IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE. FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: FRONT DOORS 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS, REAR EAST DOOR 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM AND LEFT SIDE OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT EST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRONT COUNTER, DISPLAY SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN SALES AREA (DUST BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, CIGARETTE ASHES), DISPLAY RACKS, ETC

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA (DUST BUILDUP, DIRT, DEBRIS), BEHIND FRONT COUNTER (CIGARETTE ASHES), IN SALES AREA NEAR GAMING MACHINES (CIGARETTE BUTTS), IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, ETC. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR FRONT DOOR AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR. ALL STOCK MUST BE ELEVATED OFF FLOOR.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. WALLS, DOORS, ETC NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED REPAIR IN REAR STORAGE. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN REAR STORAGE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND DRAINS INSIDE 3-COMP SINK.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER EXCESS BOXES, ETC NEAR REAR DOOR. REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOPHEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER EXCESS BOXES, ETC NEAR REAR DOOR. REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOPHEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.