ERIE FRESH Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK OBSTRUCTED BY PRODUCTS AND STORAGE CRATES IN THE REAR AND THE SINK FILLED WITH BOWLS AND UTENSILS: ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ON PREMISES MUST BE CONVENIENT AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. THE ONLY TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IS INOPERABLE/UNABLE TO FLUSH. THE FACILITY IS REQUIRED TO HAVE FUNCTIONAL TOILET AND HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT AND PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 70 DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, GENERAL SHOPPING AREA UNDER FOOD STORAGE RACKS, ON THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS, AND UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. OBSREVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LARGE FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR AN ADDITIONAL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE RODENT AND PEST ACTIVITY. ALL AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED, THE DROPPING MUST BE REMOVED AND THE INFECTED AREAS MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A NEW DOOR SWEEP TO RODENT PROOF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND MAINTAIN. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD STORAGE RACKS ON PREMISES INCLUDING DRY STORAGE, INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND DELI DISPLAY RACKS TO REMOVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IS DRIPPING CONDENSATION INTO A CONTAINER UNDER THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CONDENSATION LINE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AT ALL TIMES.

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: DETAIL CLEAN ALL SINKS, WASHROOM SURFACES, COUNTERS, COOLERS AND SHELVING UNITS. MUST REMOVE ALL DUST, GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.

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: THE FLOOR ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE GENERAL SHOPPING AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR WITH SEVERAL CHIPPED FLOOR TILES AND THE FLOOR SLIGHLTY CAVING IN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE UNEVEN FLOOR AND REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE--MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOOR ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE GENERAL SHOPPING AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR WITH SEVERAL CHIPPED FLOOR TILES AND THE FLOOR SLIGHLTY CAVING IN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE UNEVEN FLOOR AND REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE--MAINTAIN.

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.