CARNICERIA LA MEJOR PRODUCE, 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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTITIVY ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION: OBSERVED 75 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER THAT IS TURNED OFF AND USED AS DRY STORAGE AND OBSERVED 15 DROPPINGS OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-INS ON THE BACK WALL UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE PALLETS. OBSERVED 3 DEAD MICE ON A GLUE TRAP IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MENTIONED ABOVE THAT IS TURNED OFF AND USED AS DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED AND EVERY DROPPING ON PREMISES MUST BE CLEANED AND THE FLOORS SHALL BE WASHED AND SANITIZED. 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EVERY SECTION OF THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND BOTH WALK-IN UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO PROTECT LIGHT FIXTURE AT ALL TIMES.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO PROTECT LIGHT FIXTURE AT ALL TIMES.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.