ALVAREZ GROCERY 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: APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON PALLETS ON SALES FLOOR AND 25 NOTED ON FLOOR AND PALLETS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA-MUST CLEAN & SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REPAIR RIGHT BOTTOM SECTION AND RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT DOOR AND RIGHT SIDE CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR, MAKING HEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. ALSO NEED TO REQUEST PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM EXTERMINATOR, ONLY HAVE A COUPLE OF RECEIPTS ON SITE-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS

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: OWNER REMOVED THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PUT DOWN A NEW FLOOR. HAS A LARGE METAL HOT CHEESE DISPENSER FOR BAGS OF CHIPS WHICH MUST BE WASHED, RINSED & SANITIZED-MUST INSTALL A 3 COMPARTMENT METAL SINK &REMOVE CHEESE FROM PREMISES UNTIL INSTALLED-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT WASH BOWL IN WASHROOM-MUST PROVIDE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL STORAGE PALLETS & SHELVES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

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: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING BASEMENT). FINISH TILING FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

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 ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REPAIR & CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

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: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM EITHER BY OPENING THE WINDOW OR INSTALLING AN EXHAUST FAN

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM EITHER BY OPENING THE WINDOW OR INSTALLING AN EXHAUST FAN

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.