Daallo Meat & Grocery, 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: EVIDENCE OF SMALL FLIES(15 OR MORE) ON WALLS, EQUIPMENT AND GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN BUTCHER'S AREA, ALSO OBSERVED A BABY ROACH ON WALL BEHIND THE MEAT SLICER. MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ABOVE AND UNDER SHELVES, INSIDE THE FOOD(PASTA) BOXES, HOWEVER FOOD NOT GNAWED. MICE DROPPINGS AT WEST FLOOR BY THE FRONT COUNTER, BY THE MEAT DISPLAY AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, THIRTY OR MORE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, SMALL FLIES AND ROACH. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. 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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL REPACKED SPICES AND DRY FOOD MUST HAVE A FOOD LABEL WITH INFORMATION OF INGREDIENT AND FOOD SOURCE.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH LID MUST BE PROVIDED FOR RAW MEAT STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PALLET INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ARE DIRTY WITH BLOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PALLET IN REAR STORAGE AREA WERE FOOD IS STORED NOT MAINTAINED.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A RAISED SHELVES WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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: CLEAN ENCRUSTED FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM INSIDE THE UNUSED TWO DOOR COOLER. REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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: ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,DIRTY AND BROKEN CARDBOARDS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE SAME UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARDS, CLEAN FLOOR AND ELEVATED FOOD 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR.MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

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: ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,DIRTY AND BROKEN CARDBOARDS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE SAME UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARDS, CLEAN FLOOR AND ELEVATED FOOD 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR.MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

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.