ALDI INC #92 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED MEN'S CUSTOMER TOILET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY; NOT ABLE TO FLUSH TOILET BOWL WITH OVERFLOWING WASTEWATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MOP SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS INSIDE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FOOD PRODUCT PACKAGES WITH DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVE, AT CORNER INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER BY THE ENTRANCE DOOR. ALSO, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER SHELVE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE AFFECTED FLOORS.

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: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE BREAD SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, ABOVE HALLWAY LEADING TO EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO, MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND ABOVE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER AT FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE BREAD SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, ABOVE HALLWAY LEADING TO EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO, MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND ABOVE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER AT FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.