A & J FOOD MARKET INCORPORATED Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: THE OUTSIDE SIX COVER GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS MISSING ONE OF THE COVERS. ALSO THE SIX COVER GARBAGE DUMPSTER TOP THE METAL HAS BEEN PULLED AWAY FROM THE DUMPSTER BASE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE UNIT. ALSO THERE IS GARBAGE, TALL GRASS AND WEEDS ON THE GROUND AROUND UNIT.NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO GET THE SIX GARBAGE DUMPSTER TOP REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND PROVIDE THE MISSING COVER. CLEAN UP THE GARBAGE AND REMOVE THE TALL GRASS AND WEEDS. .

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEAN MEAT CUTTING EQUIPMENT, RI COOLERS, WI COOLERS, PREP TABLES.

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: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN UP SPILLS IN WALK-IN POP COOLER. ALSO LIFT ALL THE STORE SHELVES AND CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THEM THERE IS A LARGE ANOUNT OF DUST AND DIRT.

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: REPLACE STAINED WATER CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, SALES AREA AND BOTH TOILET ROOMS .

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: REPLACE STAINED WATER CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, SALES AREA AND BOTH TOILET ROOMS .

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.