HOMIE BOY INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HANDSINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NOTED HOT WATER AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AS REQUIRED BY CODE.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF COOLER THAT HOLD PREPACKED TCS FOODS (SLICED DELI MEAT, DAIRY) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 60 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES... IN REAR STORAGE SCATTRED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER WITH REGISTERS, AND ALONG THE WINDOWSILL IN FRONT OF THE PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS, AND MAINTAIN PREMISE FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). 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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TRASH SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE IN THE REAR FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PALLETS, AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT USED TO PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR PESTS ON PREMISES.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PALLETS, AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT USED TO PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR PESTS ON PREMISES.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.