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 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: OVER 20 PREP/COOKING AREA BEHIND THE COUNTER TOP ON FLOOR ALONG BASE AND CORNER OF COUNTER TOP;15 DROPPINGS FRONT COUNTER BY THE ENTRANCE DOOR;ON SHELVES BETWEEN FOOD CANS,AND BOXES.BETWEEN INDIVIDUALLY ROLLS OF TOILET PAPER IN FRONT OF THE BUTCHER'S DISPLAY COOLER,UNDER COOLERS.REAR STORAGE OVER 50 DROPPINGS ON FLOORS,UNDER EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS. OVER 50 DROPPINGS IN BUTCHER'S AREA ON TOP MEAT SAW,ON TOP THE CUTTING BOARD,AND OBSERVED DROPPINGS AND GNAWED WAX PAPERS WITH STAINS OF RAW MEAT INSIDE THE BOX OF "SARAN" PLASTIC ROLL ON TOP THE PREP TABLES/CUTTING BOARD AT SAME AREA. 6 DROPPINGS INSIDE THE BOX OF WHITE ROLL PAPER USED TO WRAP MEAT FOR CUSTOMERS.RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE BUTCHER'S DISPLAY COOLER.REAR STORAGE AREA DROPPINGS UNDER PALLETS AND PLASTIC CRATES. 10 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER IN SELLING AREA WERE PRODUCE AND COOKED FOOD IS STORED,FOUL ODOR OF DECOMPOSED RODENTS FROM MENTIONED UNIT.REMOVE EXCESS WATER,RODENT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. OWNER ALREADY ARE PRESENTLY SWEEPING RODENT DROPPINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

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: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BUTCHER'S AREA NOT MAINTAINED. THIRD COMPARTMENT BY THE DISPLAY COOLER IS REPAIRED WITH EXCESS PLUMBING PUTTING,MATERIAL IS(SOFT/GRANULES/POROUS AT THE TOUCH).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,AND WELD WITH A SMOOTH APPLICATION AND NON-RUST MATERIAL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

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.

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: FOUND OPENED PESTICIDE BLOCK ON FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER/PREP/COOKING AREA. GRANULATED PESTICIDE ON OPENED FOAM CONTAINER BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE,ALSO UNDER THE BUTCHER'S DISPLAY PREP COOLER. PESTICIDE MUST BE STORED INSIDE BAIT BOXES. ALSO A GLUE STICK HANGED FROM CEILING WITH INSECT ON IT AND ON FLOOR IN BUTCHER'S AREA. NO OPENED PESTICIDE IN PREP OR BUTCHER'S AREA,CONTACT PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DUCT TAPE IS USED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ON REAR DOORS, ON SLIDING DOOR OF DISPLAY COOLER IN BUTCHER'S AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE USED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,AND REPAIR CAUSE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.REMOVE CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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: REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER BY THE ROUND TABLE AT FRONT AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESS GREASE ON DUCT STACK ABOVE THE HOOD WITH DRIPPINGS ON HOOD BELOW,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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: ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED ALL STORAGE,UNDER FRONT COUNTER BY THE ENTRANCE DOOR,AND OPEN ATTIC AT REAR AREA.ELEVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS NEEDED ,REMOVE WHAT NOT NEEDED.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED ALL STORAGE,UNDER FRONT COUNTER BY THE ENTRANCE DOOR,AND OPEN ATTIC AT REAR AREA.ELEVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS NEEDED ,REMOVE WHAT NOT NEEDED.

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.