FRESH BUY FOODS INC 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. 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER AND ON LOWER LEDGES OF MEAT DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR.ALSO ADJACENT DOOR TO BUSINESS NEAR WALK IN FREEZER NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/3/15.(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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE RAW AND SMOKED MEATS ARE BEING CUT,GRINDED AND REPACKAGED.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND POST.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES ,ROLLING CARTS AND GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA,RUSTY RACKS IN PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT.

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 CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PREP TABLES,WRAPPING STATION,SAW MACHINE,GRINDER IN MEAT PREP AREA.

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 DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN MEAT PREP AREA AND UNDER SOME DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN SAME AND KEEP DRY.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN MEAT PREP 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: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR REAR DELIVERY DOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR FRONT OF STORE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILE IN MEAT PREP AREA DOOR WAY TO DAIRY COOLER.

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 INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE 1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

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 INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE 1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

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.