GROCERY BASKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT EXPOSED SINKS IN MEAT PREP AREA,PRODUCE PREP AREA, AND WASHBOWLS IN MEN AND WOMEN STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AND DRYING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR COAT RACK IN EAST BASEMENT AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND IN CORNERS IN WEST BASEMENT NEAR UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM SHELF ALONG WALL AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE UNUSED WRAPPING MACHINE IN PRODUCE PREP/STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON FLOOR INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER.

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: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS,COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

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: REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN MEAT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS, MEAT WALK-IN COOLER, PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, AND WEST SALES AREA. SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER, PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, MEAT, PREP AND UNUSED PREP AREAS, SALES, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. REMOVE WATER OFF FLOOR IN EAST BASEMENT.

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: REPAIR WALLS IN EAST BASEMENT(WATER SEEPAGE). CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN SALES AREA(DUST BUILDUP).

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: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, AND STORAGE AREAS.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, AND STORAGE AREAS.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.