EDGEWATER PRODUCE 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 1/2" TO 1" OF GAP UNDER THE PRODUCE WALK-IN SIDE DOOR.OBSERVED ABOUT MORE THAN TEN GLUE STICKS WITH HOUSE FLIES HANGING ON THEM FROM THE CEILING IN COOKING/STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. TWENTY MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE PREP COUNTER IN BUTCHER'S AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE STICKS FROM CEILING IN PREP AREA,RODENT INSECT PROOF THE REAR SIDE DOOR AND REMOVE DROPPINGS AND WASH AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND SHELVES IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE /REPAIR SAID FLOOR.

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: METAL CEILING PANELS ARE NOT SEALED,AND BLACK SLIME ON THEM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR MENTIONED CEILING,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RAW WOOD EAST WALL INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA SURFACE IS POROUS AND NON-CLEANABLE,ALSO RAW WOOD IS USED FOR SHELVES IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: METAL CEILING PANELS ARE NOT SEALED,AND BLACK SLIME ON THEM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR MENTIONED CEILING,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RAW WOOD EAST WALL INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA SURFACE IS POROUS AND NON-CLEANABLE,ALSO RAW WOOD IS USED FOR SHELVES IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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.