FRESH ZABIHA HALAL MEAT 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: NOTED OVER 8 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL AND BEHIND THE ELECTRICAL HEATING UNIT AT THE REAR...ALSO NOTED ABOUT 3 LIVE ROACHES AND OVER 15 MICE DROPPING UNDERNEATH PALLET AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERIOUS VIOLATION #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.

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: NOTED WINDOW CLEANING DETERGENT ON TOP OF MEAT COUNTER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE ALL CHEMICALS AT A DESIGNATED SHELVE AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED THE CHEMICAL AGENT FROM THE PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY KNIVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND STORE ALL KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE....NOTED DEEP CUT AND BLACK STAINS ON THE MEAT CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SMOOTHEN CUTTING BOARDS.

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH PALLETS AND SHELVINGS. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STANDING WATER ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.

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: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ESPECIALLY ALONG PIPPING LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.

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: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED 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: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED 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.