BIG DOLLAR PLUS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: ALL COOLERS(40 DEGREES OR BELOW) AND FREEZERS(0 DEGREES OR BELOW) STORED OUTSIDE IN REAR ENCLOSED AREA THAT ARE TO BE USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST BE BROUGHT INSIDE, CLEANED, SANITIZED AND CONNECTED AT NEXT VISIT.(NO CITATION ISSUED).

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 30 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR BEHIND AND ON ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES IN SOUTH REAR STORAGE ROOM, ON FLOOR ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALLS BY REAR EXIT DOORS(GARAGE DOOR & DOUBLE METAL DOORS) WHICH ALONG WITH FRONT DOOR NEED REPAIRING AT THE BOTTOMS AND SIDES TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREMISES SELLING DRY SEASONONGS, PACKAGED CANDY AND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 5-3-11 FROM REPORT# 545332 NOT CORRECTED:-32- MUST PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.-34-MUST REMOVE ALL EXTREME DUST AND DIRT FROM UNDER ALL SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPALCE ANY CRACKED FLOOR TILES. FLOOR IN WASHROOM IS CONCRETE. MUST INSTALL TILE AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE BASEBOARD ALONG WALLS WHERE MISSING THROUGHOUT. MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR/WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. (SALES FLOOR AND STORAGE AREAS. MAKE ALL FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.-35-MUST PAINT DINGY WALLS AND DOOR IN WASHROOM. FOUND FOAM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR SOUTH STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE FOAM, SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAKE WALLS AND CEILINGS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.-41- FOUND FOAM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR SOUTH STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE FOAM, SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAKE WALLS AND CEILINGS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION#29

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29

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: SEE VIOLATION #29.

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: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE-FITTINGS IN CEILINGS. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. SEAL ALL CRACKS IN CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.

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: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE-FITTINGS IN CEILINGS. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. SEAL ALL CRACKS IN CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.

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.