KING FOOD & LIQUOR 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. WE FOUND FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, THAT IS 1" GAP UNDERNEATH AND IN BETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS. WE ALSO OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES, 10 NEXT TO POP STORAGE AREA, 20 SCATTERED AROUND 3-COMP. SINK, 10 IN THE CIGARETTES STORAGE ROOM, 5 NEXT TO REAR STORAGE AREA BETWEEN STOCK ITEMS, AND 10 NEXT TO PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF/MAKE TIGHT FITTED DOORS, REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED. CITATION #64206-11

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: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AROUND GASKETS TO REMOVE DUST, DIRT, AND DEBRIS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND STOCK ITEMS. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN DIRTY, DUSTY WINDOW SILLS THROUGHOUT FRONT AREA.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN DIRTY, DUSTY WINDOW SILLS THROUGHOUT FRONT AREA.

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.