ABOOD FOOD MARKET INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON SLIDING DOOR AND ON UNDERSIDE OF MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS MICE DROPPINGS IN WINDOW SILLS,IN BETWEEN WOOD PIECES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,INCENT HOLDER,UNDER COOLERS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/15/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH LONG BEARD AND NO HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GARBAGE CANS,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,PREP COOLERS,ALL REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,MEAT SLICER,ROLLING CART,DISPLAY & STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,SERVICE COUNTER,WINDOW SILLS.DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM ALL CHEST FREEZERS.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS & CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES,DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES,HOLES IN WALLS,GAPS IN CRACKS AND CREVICES.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-301.14 : MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD COMPLETELY.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2549672 2/10/22 NOT CORRECTED #47- 4-501.11 OBSERVED GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS SEVERELY DIRTY AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL GASKETS.#49- 4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE RESIDUE ON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2549672 2/10/22 NOT CORRECTED #47- 4-501.11 OBSERVED GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS SEVERELY DIRTY AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL GASKETS.#49- 4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE RESIDUE ON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.