71ST GROCERY 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: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS INSIDE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE A LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 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.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED VISIBLE FOR CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE ON JAN. 27, 2012. MUST DISPLAY/POST INSPECTION SUMMARY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B ISSUED.

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JAN. 27, 2012 LICENSE INSPECTION AS REQUIRED. #38 PREMISES MUST INSTALL MOP SINK TO CITY PLUMBING WITH BACKFLOW DEVICE AND LARGE ENOUGH FOR MOP BUCKET TO FIT INSIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED STICKY RESIDUE IN REFRIGERATION UNITS ON SELLING FLOOR; MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS ON SELLING FLOOR. SOME DUST OBSERVED ON SELLING FLOOR SHELVES; REMOVE DUST FROM SHELVES.

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: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND SELLING FLOOR SHELVES, REAR STORAGE AREA, SINKS, BASEMENT STORAGE ETC. SOME AREAS STICKY OTHERS DUSTY. BASEMENT FLOOR HAS GLUE BOARDS FULL OF DEAD WATER BUGS; REMOVE.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THREE COMP SINK ON PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED; SINK NEEDS CLEANING IN ALL COMPARTMENTS. ALSO THERE IS NO RUNNING WATER AT THIS SINK AT THIS TIME; RESTORE WATER TO SINK. (STORE SELLS ALL PACKAGED ITEMS)

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THREE COMP SINK ON PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED; SINK NEEDS CLEANING IN ALL COMPARTMENTS. ALSO THERE IS NO RUNNING WATER AT THIS SINK AT THIS TIME; RESTORE WATER TO SINK. (STORE SELLS ALL PACKAGED ITEMS)

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.