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: OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER PALLETTES CONTAINING DRY STORAGE. OBSERVED 4 FRUIT FLIES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. 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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME. REFER TO COMMENTS.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT CUTTING AREA WITH DARK GROOVES UNABLE TO BE CLEANED. CUTTING BOARD IS UNFIT TO USE FOR FOOD AND MUST BE DISCARDED AND REPLACED. OBSERVED WOODEN STANDING CUTTING BOARD IN REAR IS UNFIT TO USE FOR FOOD. CUTTING BOARD MUST BE DISCARDED AND REPLACED. CARDBOARD MUST BE REMOVED THROUGHOUT AND IS PROHIBITED TO USE AS SHELF LINER. ALL RAW WOOD PALLETTES MUST BE REMOVED. RAW WOOD IS PROBIBITED AND PALLETTES ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH. ALL RAW WOOD DRY STORAGE SHELVING NEEDS TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED.

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: OBSERVED GRINDER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON HANDLE. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF COOLERS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED RACKS OF REACH IN COOLERS, WALK IN COOLERS, AND WALK IN FREEZERS UNCLEAN. MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

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 FLOOR IN DISREPAIR WITH CRACKS AND HOLES BEHIND BUTCHER AREA. OBSERVED FLOOR WITH HOLE IN FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATOR ACCROSS FROM WLAK IN COOLER. RESTORE ALL FLOORS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEANIN MEAT CURRING AREA, UNDER ALL PALLETTES OF WOOD, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPEMNT, IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALL FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH BLOOD FROM MEAT AND FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN IN MEAT CUTTING AREA WITH ORGANIC MATTER. FLOOR DRAINS MUST BE CLENAED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED CARPET LEADING TO UNSTAIRS UNCLEAN. DETAIL CLEAN CARPETS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BASEBOARDS IN DISREPAIR IN ROOM CONTAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL BASEBOARDS.

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 WALLS IN BUTCHER AREA UNCLEAN WITH MEAT JUICE SPLATTER AND DIST. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS. OBSERVED WALLS OF WASHROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS IN WASHROOM.OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR WHEN IT CONNECTS TO WALL. MUST REPAIR CEILING 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD MISSING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND ISNK IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN UPSTAIRS WASHROOM. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DRAIN FROM WALK IN DRAINING INTO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DRAIN FROM WALK IN CAN NOT DRAIN INTO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MUST BE PLUMBED TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING THERMOMETERS IN REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL WORKING THERMOMTERS AND MAINTAIN

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING THERMOMETERS IN REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL WORKING THERMOMTERS AND MAINTAIN

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.