LEAMINGTON FOODS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THREE RUSTED SHOPPING CARTS FILLED WITH UNPACKAGED LOOSE PORK RIBS BEING HELD FOR DISTRUBUTION IN THE MEAT STORAGE WALK IN AREA. FOOD DENATURED AND DISCARDED WHILE ON SITE. APPRX 1,053 POUNDS, VALUED AT $1,263.60 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005(A:1-2) CITATION ISSUED.

Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.

Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.

Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT APPRX 5 DROPPINGS IN FAR REAR LEFT CORNER JUST PAST THE OLD WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED MORE DROPPINGS APPRX 10 JUST OUTSIDE THE OLD WALK IN COOLER THAT IS NOW USED FOR STORING FILES. OBSERVED APPRX 30-40 DROPPINGS INSIDE THE OLD WALK IN FREEZER ALONG THE WALLS ON THE FLOOR AND ON THE WOODEN PALLETS. OBSERVED APRRX 20-25 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT AREA ALONG THE WALLS ON THE FLOOR BY THE SODA STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO HAVE A SERVICE WITH PEST LOG SHEET. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS LEAVING NO EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD LINING THE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER AS WELL AS SOAKED WOODEN PALLETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING IN PLACE OF WOODEN PALLETS THAT ARE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE MEAT PACKING ROOM WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER FLOORS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE ON THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS ON THE SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER OF OLD SHOPPING CARTS, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT AREA THAT MAKES IT HARD TO DO FULL INSPECTION OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNUSED ITEMS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER OF OLD SHOPPING CARTS, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT AREA THAT MAKES IT HARD TO DO FULL INSPECTION OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNUSED ITEMS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.