FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
AMER FOOD MART Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
August 21, 2014
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License #1335747
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #18
CRITICAL
Violation Details
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES SCATTERED AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE REAR PREP AREA AND 10 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALL NEAR THE TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ELIMINATE THE FLY PEST PROBLEM AND CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020
Why This Matters
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Specific Requirements
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-202.15, 6-501.111
Violation #18
CRITICAL
Violation Details
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES SCATTERED AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE REAR PREP AREA AND 10 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALL NEAR THE TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ELIMINATE THE FLY PEST PROBLEM AND CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020
Why This Matters
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Specific Requirements
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-202.15, 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection