AL-AMIN GROCERY 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 LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. FOUND ROACHES IN FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR STORAGE ROOM, BATHROOM, SHELVING UNITS AT REAR OF PREMISES, AND ON WALLS AT REAR OF PREMISES. ALSO, IN CRACKS AND CREVICES ALONG DOORS AT REAR OF PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LIVE ROACHES AT PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND LARGE LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINAGE PIPING, LEAKY FAUCET, AND INTERIOR OF COMPARTMENT NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND 3 REACH IN FREEZER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. REAR OF PREMISES.(TORN GASKETS)

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, FRONT COUNTERS,INTERIOR OF BAND SAW, PREPARATION TABLES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED ABOVE.

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: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT.

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: FOUND MANY SMALL HOLES AND CREVICES AT REAR OF PREMISES THAT MUST BE SEALED. HOLES MUST BE COVERED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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: FOUND MANY SMALL HOLES AND CREVICES AT REAR OF PREMISES THAT MUST BE SEALED. HOLES MUST BE COVERED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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.