KMART #4235 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. THE FRONT DOORS HAVE ONE FOURTH INCH GAPS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE FRONT DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND INSECT AND RODENT PROFF THEM. SERIOUS CITATION GIVER 7-38-020 HOOOO62414-10.

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT RUNNING WATER TO THE SOUTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS FOR THE EMPLOYEES OR THE CUSTOMERS OR TO ANY OF THE SINKS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT. THE WATER HEATER IS BROKEN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-030. HOOOO62414 10 COURT DATE 11,18,2010 10:00AM ROOM112 AT 400 W. SUPERIOR CHICAGO OR YOU CAN PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE CITATION.

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

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. THE FLOOR IN THE STORE ROOM NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS, IN THE CORNERS AND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

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.

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. THE FLOOR IN THE STORE ROOM NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS, IN THE CORNERS AND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

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.