BHARAT BAZAAR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SELLING CHEESE SAUCE, PEPPERS AND NACHOS WITH NO HAND WASH SINK AROUND THE WARMING MACHINE AT THE FRONT SELLING AREA. HOWEVER PREMISES HAS A HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT SELLING AREA OR RELOCATE THE CHEESE WARMER TO THE REAR BY THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK.INSTRUCTED NOT TO SELL CHEESE UNTIL ABOVE CORRECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE. CHEESE WARMER TAGGED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BETWEEN SHELVINGS AT THE FIRST FLOOR, ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH PALLET AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AND ON SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO NOTED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. INSRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES AT THE DISPLAY AREA AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT AND DEBRIS.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALL AT THE BATHROOM AND ON CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALL AT THE BATHROOM AND ON CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

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.