67TH FOOD MART Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLERS ON SITE SO THAT THEY MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. MUST ALSO HAVE ALL FREEZERS ON AND OPERATING TO VERIFY THAT THEY HOLD APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURES.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. ALSO SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BOTH SIDES AND THE TOP OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE BACKYARD. MUST MAKE DOORS COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF ON ALL 4 SIDES.

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: MUST REPAIR GLASS DOOR AT 4TH COOLER ALONG EAST WALL ON SALES FLOOR. (MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND PROPERLY REPAIR MUST REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING RACKS IN 2ND COOLER ALONG EAST WALL OR REPLACE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND FILL IN MISSING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST ALSO SMOOTH OUT ROUGH PATCHES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES ON THE SALES 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: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILINGS, WALLS AND FLOORS IN FRONT ELECTRICAL CLOEST. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER ON MOP SINK. MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL AND MOP SINK IN WASHROOM.

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: PROVIDE A THERMOMETER ON INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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: PROVIDE A THERMOMETER ON INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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.