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 I5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE PRODUCE AREA BEHIND A METAL SHELVING UNIT,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,OBSERVED 6 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND A METAL SHELVING UNIT NEAR THE EXIT DOOR,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,OBVSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND A SHELVING UNIT,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS IN THE RECEIVING AREA,AND OBSERVED 4 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND A SHELF UNDERNEATH UNDER STAIRS IN REAR STORASGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,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: WASHROOM TISSUES FOUND ON FLOORS IN WOMEN WASHROOM: 1-MISSING TISSUE DISPENSER,AND 3-TISSUE DISPENSERS IN WOMENS WASHROOM STALLS IN POOR REPAIR,(MISSING COVERS).MUST INSTALL OR REPLACE DISPENSERS

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 AND SANITIZE THE MEAT SLICER IN THE DELINSECTION,HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS ACCUMLICATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN THE FANS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS OF DUST BUILD-UP ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE DELI AREA,PRODUCE AREA,ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZERS,AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

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: DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM,AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS.STORAGE STORED ON FLOORS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM-2ND FL.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND ELEVATE ALL STORAGE OFF FLOORS ON ADEQUATE SHELVING

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: -OPENINGS IN UPPERWALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA .MUST REPAIR.WALLS NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN IN MOP ROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN

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: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN THE REAR PRODUCE AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE KNOB ON THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAKERY AREA,THE KNOB IS LOOSE

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 REPAIR THE KNOB ON THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAKERY AREA,THE KNOB IS LOOSE

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.