DIVISION FOOD & GROCERY MART Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED MILK AND EGGS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 54.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOODS SHALL BE HELD AT 41F AND BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MILK AND EGGS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT($50/25LBS) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND AT BASE OF EASTSIDE ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, IN AREAS SUCH BEHIND SLOT MACHINES ALONG BASE OF WALL, IN CORNER NEXT TO COUCH IN BREAKROOM, IN RETAIL ON LOWER SHELVES WHERE PASTA, BEANS, COOKIES AND NOODLES ARE LOCATED, IN CHIP BOXES, IN REAR STORAGE BEHIND FOOD ITEMS ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK. OBSERVED TEN SMALL FLIES IN RETAIL AREA NEXT TO COFFEE SUPPLIES AND CEREAL, DISHWASHING AREA AND IN CASHIER ENCLOSURE. OBSERVED TWO LARGE FLIES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/20/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FLY STRIPS IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS DRYING ON EXTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED WIPING CLOTHS SHALL BE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN CASHIER ENCLOSURE, IN RETAIL, REAR STORAGE SODA STORED ON PALLETS IN RETAIL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN PLANK ON WALL IN PREP AREA AND UNSEALED WOODEN LOWER SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL WOOD FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED RUST ON EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER. OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LIDS USED AS SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LID, NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOAM USED TO REPAIR DOOR OF COLD HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOAM AND REPAIR SO THAT DOOR OF COLD HOLDING UNIT CLOSES PROPERLY.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF TWO DOOR NON WORKING COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON EXTERIOR OF NON WORKING SLIDING ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY, IN AREAS SUCH AS CASHIER ENCLOSURE, REAR STORAGE, IN FRONT OF UTILITY SINK AND IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN AREAS SUCH AS WASHROOM, BREAKROOM AND RETAIL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACED ALL STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING COVER ON CEILING VENT IN CASHIER ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENT COVER. OBSERVED RUST ON EXTERIOR BASE OF 8 DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN RETAIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF 8 DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN RETAIL.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON WINDOWSILLS IN RETAIL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ON INTERIOR BASE OF 8 DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON WINDOWSILLS IN RETAIL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ON INTERIOR BASE OF 8 DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.