HYDE PARK FOOD & LIQUOR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF A LIVE BROWN CAT IN TOILET ROOM WITH A BOX OF CAT LITTER,2- OPEN CANS OF CAT FOOD IN TOILETROOM & IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE CAT , LITTER BOX & FOOD FROM PREMISES.NO LIVE ANIMALS ALLOWED ON PREMISES.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL PALLETS ON SALES FLOOR , BOTH STORAGE AREAS & DISPLAY UNITS,ON DISPLAY SHELVES,IN WALK IN COOLER,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/17/15.(SERIOUS 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1234477 8/6/12 NOT CORRECTED #33-CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL DISPLAY SHELVES IN COOLERS,FANGUARD COVERS.REMOVE DUST FROM DRY STORAGE PRODUCTS(IE.CANNED/WATER STORAGE UNIT).#34-ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.#35-REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN OFFICE & WASHROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT PEELING PAINT ABOVE MOPSINK.SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG WALLBASES IN ALL AREAS,SEAL OPENINGS BEHIND EXPOSED SINK AND UNDER SINK AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN REAR.#38-BACKFLOW DEVICE MISSING AT UTILITY SINK.#41-REMOVE UNUSED ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREA NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. (SERIOUS 7-42-090)

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP AT SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR,SERVICE COUNTER,WALK IN COOLER BEER SLEEVES & FAN GUARDS.

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: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALLBASES,PALLETS ON SALES FLOOR ,REAR STORAGE AREA & WALK IN COOLER.

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: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT,HOLE IN WALL IN TOILETROOM &CEILING BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REPLACE MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED & WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.

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: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT MOPSINK.REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVERS AT SERVICE COUNTER.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT MOPSINK.REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVERS AT SERVICE COUNTER.

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.