LEAMINGTON FOODS 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: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH RECEIPT OF SERVICE,NO LICENSE,NO MAP,NO MSDS.ALSO FRONT ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING AND CLOSING PROPERLY.ALSO NOTICED MORE THAN 8 LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND SEVERAL FLY STRIPS THROUGHOUT REAR RECEIVING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MAINTAIN.REPAIR DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.REMOVE FLY STRIPS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/8/14.(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: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1202817 6/14/13 NOT CORRECTED.#32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA AND REPLACE THE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR 1ST FL. AND TWO WALK IN FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AND ICE CREAM FREEZER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA. #33-MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES,ALL DISPLAY COOLER AND CASES,PRODUCE DAIRY,FREEZER CASES AND PACKAGE MEATS CASES THRU-OUT PREMISES. #34-MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES,STORAGE ROOMS,DOWN GROCERY AISLES,FRONT ENTRY AREA BY CARTS,1ST FL. AND BASEMENT AREAS AND REPAIR FLOOR IN WRAPPING ROOM.#35- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING CEILING TILES IN MEAT AND PRODUCE AREA,BREAK ROOM,MEAT WRAPPING AREAS,DOOR TRIM IN POOR REPAIR IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN ALL PRODUCE & MEAT WRAPPING AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.#36-MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZERS AND REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN MEAT MARKET AREAS. #38-MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AND INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN MEAT DEPARTMENT,PRODUCE AND HOT WATER FAUCET IS IN POOR REPAIR HAS A STEADY STREAM OF WATER WILL NOT SHUT OFF.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNITS IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,MEAT PROCESSING AND WALK IN COOLER.#41-MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND WALLS ,CART STORAGE AREA, AND IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST REMOVE KNIVES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND PIPES IN REAR CHICKEN PREP AREA.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS AND SURFACES,CARTS IN MEAT DEPT,MEAT WALK IN COOLER & WRAPPING AREA,EGG WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER #3,1.RUSTY STALL DIVIDERS IN BREAKROOM MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM PREPACKAGED LUNCHEON MEAT DISPLAY UNITS.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GRINDERS,SAW MACHINE,SAUSAGE GRINDER,PREP TABLES,WRAPPING STATIONS,ALL USED AND UNUSED WALK IN COOLERS.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER #1,MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BREAKROOM.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER #6,1.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS NEAR MEAT DISPLAY UNIT AND EGG WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER,WALL PANELS IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA & RUSTY WALL PANELS AND SCREWS IN SAME AREA.PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER RUSTY WALLS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND LIGHTS IN BASEMENT PRODUCE AREA.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTY VENTILATION UNIT & FAN GUARD COVERS IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA,MISSING SEWER LID IN BASEMENT,LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA,2- COMP SINK IN REAR AREA,LEAKY FAUCET AT BASEMENT MOP SINK.

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 OR REPLACE RUSTY VENTILATION UNIT & FAN GUARD COVERS IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA,MISSING SEWER LID IN BASEMENT,LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA,2- COMP SINK IN REAR AREA,LEAKY FAUCET AT BASEMENT MOP SINK.

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.