Food 4 Less Midwest #552 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: LIVE HOUSE FLIES (OVER 10) NOTED FLYING IN DELI AREA AND ON WALLS. 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN SEAFOOD PREP AREA. COVERED GLUEBOARDS WITH DEAD FLIES IN DELI AREA. ALSO NOTED EXPOSED GLUE STICK WITH DEAD FLIES IN DELI AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZED ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND USE PROPER PEST CONTROL DEVICES. DOUBLE EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/4 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM INBETWEEN DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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: WHEELS OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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: WORN FLOOR TILES IN REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. REPLACE SAME. FLOORS ON DISPLAY FLOOR UNDER KICK PLATES NEED DETAILED CLEAN. SOME STANDING WATER BY UTLITY SINK AND IN DELI AREA. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR, CLEAN AND DRY.

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: VENTS IN PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME. WALLS IN DELI AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS.

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: VENTS IN PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME. WALLS IN DELI AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS.

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.