CONVENIENT FOOD MART 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 10 FRUIT FLIES AROUND THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED NO RECENT PEST CONTROL RECEIPTS-LAST RECEIPT DATED 10-15-14. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER SERVICE FACILITY AND PROVIDE A COMPLETE LOG BOOK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, OR CERTIFICATES POSTED. FACILITY HAS A HOT DOG MACHINE AT FRONT COUNTER WITH HOT DOGS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND OR SERVED AND THEY MUST HAVE THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A LIQUID ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES AND IF NEEDED REPAIR ANY LEAKS THAT WOULD CAUSE LIQUID ACCUMULATION.

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: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR 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: OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR 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.