Daallo Meat & Grocery, Inc Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2098459 DATED 10/06/2017 NOT CORRECTED:-#32) RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED AND PALETTES ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH. ALL RAW WOOD DRY STORAGE SHELVING NEEDS TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED, #33),#34)OBSERVED FLOOR IN DISREPAIR WITH CRACKS AND HOLES BEHIND BUTCHER AREA. OBSERVED FLOOR WITH HOLE IN FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER. RESTORE ALL FLOORS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN MEAT CURRING AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALL FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN IN MEAT CUTTING AREA WITH ORGANIC MATTER. FLOOR DRAINS MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED CARPET LEADING TO UP STAIRS 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, #35) 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, #38)OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW 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. #41) OBSERVED TOO MUCH CLUTTER. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES SO THAT PEST CONTROL CAN HAVE COMPLETE ACCESS. ALL STORAGE ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF OF GROUND AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL IN ORDER FOR PEST CONTROL TO HAVE ACCESS AND TO CLEAN PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-42-090

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AT THE MEAT PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SMOOTHEN AND SANITIZE.NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT 2 DOOR DISPLAY FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE THE DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER AND SPILLS INSIDE THE DISPLAY FREEZER

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT FIXTURES MISSING WORKING LIGHTBULBS IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL BASEMENT AREAS.

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: NOTED A CLOGGED UTILITY SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED 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: NOTED A CLOGGED UTILITY SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED 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.