Food 4 Less #570 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 14 FLIES ON PREMISES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF SALES FLOOR AND IN REAR PRODUCE ROOM-MUST REQUEST ADDITIONAL APPROVED FLY-CATCHING DEVICES FOR STORE AND ELIMINATE PEST FROM PREMISES (PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INVESTIGATION-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FAN GUARDS AND COMPRESSORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS, SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN BAKERY PREP AREA, CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS DISPLAY CASE AND MEAT WRAPPER IN MEAT PROCESSING ROOM.

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: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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: REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL COVE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE IN SAME AREAS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN BREAK ROOM AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. REPLACE WORN DOCK DOOR PLATE SLATS.

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: REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL COVE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE IN SAME AREAS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN BREAK ROOM AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. REPLACE WORN DOCK DOOR PLATE SLATS.

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.