Food 4 Less Midwest #552 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 11/4/13 REPORT 1072640 NOT CORRECTED: NOTED MICE INFESTATION THRU-OUT PREMISES. NUMEROUS MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON DISPLAY FLOOR IN BREAD AISLE BEHIND BREAD ROLLING CARTS, IN CHIP AISLE UNDER AND BEHIND PRODUCT AND SHELVES, IN DOG/CAT FOOD AISLE UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVES AND PRODUCT, IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER ON FLOOR AND LEDGES, IN REAR FOOD AND NON-FOOD STORAGE AREA THRU-OUT SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND UNDER/BEHIND EQUIPMENT, PALLETS, LEDGING OF PRODUCE COOLER. ALSO NOTED RUB MARKS AND FOOD DEBRIS/DOG FOOD NOTED IN SAME AREAS WITH DROPPINGS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS/ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOUBLE DOORS IN BETWEEN BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING DOORS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION 14 ABOVE.

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: REMOVE DROPPINGS FROM DISPLAY SHELVING WHERE NECESSARY CLEAN/SANITIZE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS, REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS AT REAR STOCK AREA AND KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES. ALL STOCK MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES AND AWAY FROM WALL.

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: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS, REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS AT REAR STOCK AREA AND KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES. ALL STOCK MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES AND AWAY FROM WALL.

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.