EASTSIDE MART LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SINK READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN UPDATED WRITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH CURRENT BUSINESS INFORMATION.

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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE WASH BOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND PROPERLY REATTACH TO THE WALL. MUST REPAIR THE CABINET DOOR UNDERNEATH THE FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN COVERS AND CEILINGS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK,THE COFFEE MACHINE,THE CAPPUCINO MACHINE AND ALL EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY. REPAIR VENTILATION AND REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR HAND SINK AND THE MOP SINK.

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: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK,THE COFFEE MACHINE,THE CAPPUCINO MACHINE AND ALL EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY. REPAIR VENTILATION AND REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR HAND SINK AND THE MOP SINK.

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.