53RD CORNER MART 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: OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS BEHIND COOLERS AND ALONG WALLBASE. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANTIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OR SERVICE. PROVIDE SAME. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NO DUMPSTER ON SITE. PROVIDE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR DRAIN COVERS MISSING IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE SAME.

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: UNFINISHED WALLS IN REAR. INSTD TO HAVE FINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. SEAL ALL HOLES NOTED AROUND PIPES AND OUTLET COVERS. PROVIDE PROPER FITTING LIDS FOR SUMP PUMP.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: UNFINISHED WALLS IN REAR. INSTD TO HAVE FINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. SEAL ALL HOLES NOTED AROUND PIPES AND OUTLET COVERS. PROVIDE PROPER FITTING LIDS FOR SUMP PUMP.

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.