GREENVIEW ROGERS PARK Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING GROUND BEED AND CHEESE ARE BEING SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR CORNER OF BACK STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF STORE BEHIND COOLERS. MUST REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION AT AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLEREGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAAGER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLEREGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAAGER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.