FOOD 4 LESS MIDWEST # 567 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON SEVERAL BAGS OF ONIONS AND LOOSE ONIONS ON DISPLAY UNIT IN PRODUCE AREA ON SALES FLOOR FOR SALE AND 8-10 LIVE LARGE FLIES IN DELI PREP AREA,BAKERY PREP AREA ,REAR DELIVERY AREA.ALSO FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS HAS A APPX."3/4-1"GAP IN CENTER,BOTTOM CENTER AND BOTTOM LEFT OF DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/21/17.(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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2049247 4/25/17 NOT CORRECTED #36-MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA,WALK IN FREEZER.#45-IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN DELI WALK IN COOLER,MEAT WALK IN COOLER,PRODUCE PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.BAKERY AREA & MEAT PREP AREA-MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS.

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: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BAKERY PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,MEAT WALK IN COOLER,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER,DAIRY WALK IN FREEZER,RECEIVING AREA,PRODUCE PREP AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AT DOOR OF PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE ON SALES FLOOR UNDER TABLE IN BAKERY AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS INPRODUCE PREP AREA.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.

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 OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.

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.