FRESH MARKET PLACE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NO REFRIGERATION UNITS FUNCTIONING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ENSURE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE AT 40F OR BELOW AND ALL FREEZERS ARE AT 0F OR BELOW AND TO MAINTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND NO LOG BOOK ON SITE. FACILITY HAS A CONTRACT FROM ANDERSON. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN EITHER A LIST OF BAIT STATIONS OR A MAP AND THE ILLINOIS LICENSE NUMBER FOR ANDERSON VIA A COPY OF ANDERSON'S CERTIFICATE OR THE CERTIFICATE NUMBER ON THE INSPECTION REPORT. FOUND A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE RECEIVING DOUBLE DOORS AND AT BOTH SLIDING DOUBLE DOORS. ALL GAPS LOCATED AT BOTTOM EDGE OF DOORS WHERE THE TWO DOORS MEET NEAR THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO DOORS ARE TIGHT FITTING AND TO MAINTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FACILITY HAS NOT YET RECEIVED DUMPSTER FROM THEIR SCAVENGER SERVICE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN THE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN OR PROVIDE THE CONTRACT FROM THEIR SCAVENGER SERVICE. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND A SILICONE GEL-LIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND THE DRAINS INSIDE THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO AS NOT TO CONTAMINATE FOOD OR FOOD CONTACT ITEMS. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND SHIPPING WRAP STILL ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES (PREP TABLES). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND TOILET ROOM EXHAUST FANS NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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: FOUND TOILET ROOM EXHAUST FANS NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.