BILLY'S CART INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE ON SITE FOR INSPECTION COOLERS MUST BE UP AND RUNNNING AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, FREEZERS MUST BE UP AND RUNNING AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE 0F OR BELOW.

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.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS INCLUDE A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE PREMISES.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,REMOVE CARPET AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,REMOVE CARPET AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

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.