JORDAN VALLEY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED 35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE THE CHIPS DISPLAY BOXES AND ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH CHIP RACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. NO CHIP BAGS WERE GNAWED INTO AT THIS TIME. ALSO NOTED REAR DOOR OPEN. PREMISES REAR EXTERIOR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF (STEAL DOOR NO SCREEN). MUST PROVIDE TO PREVENT ENTRY WAY FOR PEST. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED THE INTERIOR SHELVING AND RUNNERS INSIDE THE DELI DISPLAY COOLERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: NOTED THE FLOORS DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLES. ALSO CLEAN AREA WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

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: NOTED DAMAGED AND/OR WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT PREP,REAR SIDE DISPLAY AND REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS.

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: NOTED LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE FRONT DELI COUNTER AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. MUST REPAIR 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE FRONT DELI COUNTER AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. MUST REPAIR 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.