BUDDIES FOOD & LIQUORS, INC. 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: OBSERVED 15-20 FLYING INSECTS IN REAR UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED, DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. DUMPSTER LIDS MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER (EXCESS DIRT, DUST, DEBRIS), DISPLAY SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ETC.

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: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

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: WALLS AND CEILINGS IN POOR REPAIR. OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR BEER WALK-IN COOLER, IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE ALL SOILED CEILING TILES. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS.

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: WALLS AND CEILINGS IN POOR REPAIR. OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR BEER WALK-IN COOLER, IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE ALL SOILED CEILING TILES. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS.

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.