ALMITA SUPER MARKET 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: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: BEHIND FRONT COUNTER/KITCHEN, UNDER AND ON TOP SHELVES; ALONG WALL(SOUTH)NEAR THE TOILET TISSUE ARE STORED, ALSO SEAL A HOLE AT BASEBOARD WALL.MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED AT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT ED PROOFED,A 1/2 INCH OF 1 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.(APPROX 30 OR MORE DROPPINGS) INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO77781-14

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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABELS IS NEEDED AT FOOD STORED MORE THAN 12 HOURS,ALSO NEED TO LABEL FOOD NOT FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: KNIFE RACK IS NEEDED IN PREP AREA.

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: CLEAN AND REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER(REAR STORAGE),ALSO DISPLAY PREP COOLER,MUST REMOVE BUILD-UP ICE (TOP AND BOTTOM),REMOVE BROKEN CARDBOARDS AND OTHER ITEMS,MUST KEEP IT CLEAN.CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER/ KITCHEN.

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: REPAIR UNEVEN FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. REPLACE MISSING AND FLOOR BROKEN TILES UNDER THE PEPSI-COCA-COLA REFRIGERATORS

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: REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREA,BY THE SELLING AREA.CLEAN THE EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP ON LIGHTS AND LIGHT FIXTURES INCLUDING THE CHAINS, THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN, BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER

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: THERMOMETERS IS NEEDED IN ALL REFRIGERATORS

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: THERMOMETERS IS NEEDED IN ALL REFRIGERATORS

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.