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HALSTED WAY FOOD MART Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

HALSTED WAY FOOD MART 7356 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO 60621 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
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.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
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.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
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.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #49
MINOR
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.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #49
MINOR
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.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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