77 FOOD, 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS,DOORS,UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES THROUGHOUT,4- RODENT DROPPINGS ON WOOD FRAME LEDGE BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER ALSO APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/13/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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 APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT AND BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND NEXT TO 2- COMP SINK IN REAR AREA.MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS AND ELIMINATE BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE,STORAGE SHELVES AND ELIMINATE POP CRATES USED 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DRY WET CARPET UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.

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 CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING INSIDE OF TOILET ROOM.PREMISES WAS PREVIOUSLY LICENSED TO USE 2- COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM FOR HAND WASHING,BUT I OBSERVED DISHES IN ADJACENT BASIN OF 2- COMPARTMENT SINK AT THIS TIME.

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: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING INSIDE OF TOILET ROOM.PREMISES WAS PREVIOUSLY LICENSED TO USE 2- COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM FOR HAND WASHING,BUT I OBSERVED DISHES IN ADJACENT BASIN OF 2- COMPARTMENT SINK AT THIS TIME.

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.