GJK PETROLEUM 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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS ON SITE. FOUND FIVE SMALL FLIES ON INTERIOR OF HAND SINK IN COFFEE PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED BEHIND STORAGE CABINET STORING COFFEE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE NOT RODENT PROOF. GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LIDS ARE CRACKED IN MULTIPLE PLACES AND HAVE SEVERAL OPENINGS. MUST REPLACE LIDS SO THAT RECEPTACLE IS COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND CABINETS AND COUNTER TOPS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET AND SINK ON INTERIOR OF WASHROOM.

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 REPAIR WORN BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,IN WASHROOM AND UNDER STORAGE CRATES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL EXTREME DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES ON THE SALES FLOOR.

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 REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS.

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 CLEAN VENT COVER IN WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REMOVE ALL FOUL ODORS.

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 CLEAN VENT COVER IN WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REMOVE ALL FOUL ODORS.

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.