ALMITA SUPER MARKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ANY STORED ITEMS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE WOODEN CABINETS WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER ON THE TOP OF THE DISPLAY COOLER OR CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE THE COOLERS. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE FOR ALL.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE BACK SPLASH OF THE MEAT SECTION THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN CLOGGING SINK.----LEAK FROM THE REAR HOT WATER TANK ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR LEAK.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED UNCOVERED BUCKETS OF OLD GREASE AND MEAT CASINGS IN THE REAR OF THE MEAT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE TO THE OUTDOOR GREASE/WASTE RECEPTACLE AND DISCARD DAILY.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED WATER DAMAGED RAW WOODEN FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS UNDER AND AROUND THE REAR LEAKING HOT WATER TANK. MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED FLOORS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED WATER DAMAGED RAW WOODEN FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS UNDER AND AROUND THE REAR LEAKING HOT WATER TANK. MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED FLOORS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.