FAIL
Risk 3 (Low)
HALSTED WAY FOOD MART Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
October 30, 2023
License
License #2938348
6
Total Violations
4
Critical
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
6
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-25 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA. THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: IN THE CARDBOARD BOX UNDER THE CHARCOAL, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT WHERE THE CHARCOAL IS STORED, ON THE FLOOR WHERE THE PLUNGERS ARE STORED, ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE ICE CREAM FREEZER, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE SHELVING UNIT WHERE THE PAPER GOODS ARE STORED, ON THE WINDOWSILL NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND IN THE BOXES WHERE THE CHIPS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD BUGS ON THE FLOOR, IN THE SHELVING UNITS AND IN THE DISPLAY EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A LIVE CAT SITTING IN THE SHELVING UNIT WHERE PRINGLES ARE STORED AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAT AND ALL EVIDENCE OF THE CATS PRESENCE FROM THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-40-060, NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LIQUID RESIDUE AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE PEPSI COOLER IN THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LIQUID RESIDUE AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE PEPSI COOLER IN THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
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More Information
CDPH Food Protection