CERMAK PRODUCE 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 FRUIT FLIES IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA,EAST DOCK AREA ON AND AROUND BLACK EMPTY MILK CRATES. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND EAST DOCK AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALSO,THE FRONT DOUBLE DOORS ARE NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN-COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PRODUCE PREP TABLE AT REAR,CUTTING BOARDS,UPPERR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,KNIFE RACKS AT MEAT/DELI AREA 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: FLOORS,FLOOR DRAINS BENEATH THE COOKING/PREP AREA ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL 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: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT MEAT/DELI AREA. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT AND REPLACE AND PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NOTED.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM, NO SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM, NO SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.