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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. BOTH OUTER ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS FOUND WITH GAPS GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH AT THE BOTTOM CENTER AREAS OF THE DOORS. MUST REPAIR DOORS MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. 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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING IN THE DELI/BAKERY PREP AREA: PREP TABLES, SINKS, GARBAGE CARTS, CABINET INTERIORS OF THE DEEP FRYERS, OVEN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF THE MICROWAVE OVENS, CABINETS AND DRAWERS IN FRONT OVER STOCK 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 ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS OF BUSINESS, IN DELI/BAKERY PREP AREAS, IN BREAK AREA, AND UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL STOCK ON SALES FLOOR AT FRONT OF STORE. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND KEEP FLOOR DRY IN MOP SINK AREA IN REAR(MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOUND ON FLOOR IN THIS AREA).

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: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS OF BUSINESS WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL CEILING TILES WITH FOOD STAINS PRESENT IN DISH WASHING AREA IN DELI/BAKERY PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN MASSIVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILINGS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS WHERE PRESENT.

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: INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE PREP ROOM ABOVE AREA WHERE PRODUCE IS STORED(BAGS ONLY PARTIALLY ENCLOSED.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE PREP ROOM ABOVE AREA WHERE PRODUCE IS STORED(BAGS ONLY PARTIALLY ENCLOSED.

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.