A & N FOOD & DOLLAR PLUS, 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: NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED,FRONT DOOR WITH 2" OF GAP ALSO FRAME DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTED TO WALL.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR.ALSO REAR DOOR WITH 1/4" OPENING AT BOTTOM AND TOP OF SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 NO CITATION 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER PROVIDED ON PREMISES.OBSERVED OUTSIDE A HUGE MOUNTAIN OF GARBAGE AND EMPTY BOXES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EXCESS GARBAGE FROM OUTSIDE.MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CONTAINER ON PREMISES SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED

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: EXCESS ITEMS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO MOP SINK PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MOP SINK UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE.MUST HAVE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER,ALSO A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.

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: NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER PROVIDED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

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: NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER PROVIDED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

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.