DADY MART FOOD & LIQUOR 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: WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES, APPROXIMATELY 70-80 BEHIND FRONT COUNTER ON FLOOR AND SHELVES, ALONG WALLS BEHIND CHIP DISPLAY, IN SOUTHEAST CORNER IN REAR SALES AREA, HALLWAY AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF REAR DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DEFROST INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER. CLEAN FAN GUARDS IN BEER WALK-IN COOLER(DUST BUILDUP). REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING OR PALLETS FOR STORAGE. SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

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 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, STORAGE AND DISPLAY SHELVES.

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: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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: REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROPERLY CONNECT CONDENSATION WASTE LINE IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON TOILET.

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: PROPERLY CONNECT CONDENSATION WASTE LINE IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON TOILET.

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.