EXTRA VALUE 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 40 OR MORE RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR, STORAGE ROOM AND BY REAR EXIT DOOR IN CORNER. FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK.

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.

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. OBSERVED TOXIC ITEM OF RODENT BAIT IN A PACKAGE ON FLOOR OF STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL RODENT BAIT MUST BE STORED IN AN ENCLOSED BAIT STATION ONLY; MUST REMOVE.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices. WASHROOMS UNSANITARY. TOILETS,, SINKS AND FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING. MUST PROVIDE HANDSOAP AND HANDTOWELS AT SINK ALSO. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Missing allergen information can cause life-threatening reactions.

All food must be properly labeled with required information.

Label with common name; List ingredients and allergens; Date marking for prepared foods; Country of origin for certain foods.

TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices. WASHROOMS UNSANITARY. TOILETS,, SINKS AND FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING. MUST PROVIDE HANDSOAP AND HANDTOWELS AT SINK ALSO. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Missing allergen information can cause life-threatening reactions.

All food must be properly labeled with required information.

Label with common name; List ingredients and allergens; Date marking for prepared foods; Country of origin for certain foods.