ALDI FOODS STORE #26 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND GARBAGE CORRAL WITH CARDBOARD BOXES ON GROUNDS, CARDBOARD FOOD CONTAINERS AND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEAD LEAFS ON GROUND SURROUNDING WASTE CONTAINERS. FOOD WASTE CONTAINER FOUND WITH OPEN LIDS AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM GROUND AND LIDS MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. RECOMMEND USING CHAINS THAT WERE PROVIDE TO SECURE LIDS.

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM 11-19-07 #134967 NOT CORRECTED. #33-MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. #41-MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM/AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ALL ARTICLES MUST BE ELEVATED 6" FROM FLOORS FOR EASY ACCESS FOR CLEANING.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH PAPER DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PRODUCE 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PRODUCE 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.