CARNIVAL GROCERY STORE 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 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20-25 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED BEHIND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK, IN AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #154698 ON 1/24/11 NOT CORRECTED: 33/01 - All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SECOND FLOOR MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. EXHAUST HOOD ON SECOND FLOOR MUST CLEAN/REMOVE GREASE. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK 2ND FLOOR MUST CLEAN. UNUSED FREEZER STORED FOR "BACK UP" MUST BE STORED CLEAN. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON 2ND FLOOR MUST CLEAN. 34/01 - MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER ON FLOOR IN SEVERAL AREAS OF BASEMENT. 35/01 - The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE MEAT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CEILING OF 2ND FLOOR PREP WINDOW SILE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/SEAL ALL OPENINGS. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKS LINE IN 2ND FLOOR PREP. 36/01 - Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PRODUCE AREA AND IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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: MUST RECAULK BEHIND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, PREP TABLES, EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED ON WIRE STORAGE RACKS, MEAT ROOM HANDSINK, WIRE RACKS IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN PRODUCE AREA.

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: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR OF THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR OF THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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.