G & M FOOD MART Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES. WATER TEMP AT 70F. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES AT ALL SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLAGE.

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 FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND OTHER ITEMS IN STORE. CLEAN FLOOR IN WASHROOM. FOUND SOME CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN STORE; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA (REAR OF STORE.

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: SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE OBSERVED IN REAR OF STORE AND SOME DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN WASHROOM; MUST REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WINDOW SILLS TO REMOVE DIRT/DUST.

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: FOUND A CORD USED TO FLUSH THE TOILET; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PROPER HANDLE FOR FLUSHING TOILET. CLEAN WASHROOM (TOILET, SINK). CLEAN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK. A BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE IS NEEDED FOR THE UTIITY SINK; MUST INSTALL ON UTILITY 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: FOUND A CORD USED TO FLUSH THE TOILET; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PROPER HANDLE FOR FLUSHING TOILET. CLEAN WASHROOM (TOILET, SINK). CLEAN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK. A BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE IS NEEDED FOR THE UTIITY SINK; MUST INSTALL ON UTILITY 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.