LEGEND FOOD MART Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED REAR HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM WITHOUT HAND DRYING DEVICES AND MOP BUCKET AND CARDBOARD BOXES STORED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK.HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED AND ARTICLES REMOVED FROM IN FRONT OF SINK.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA,LOWER CABINET AT SAME SINK,ON DISPLAY SHELVING UNITS NEXT TO CHARCOAL,CHIP DISPLAY BOXES,SERVICE COUNTER,ON ALL CANDY AND POP SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,2ND FL. STORAGE AREA,UPPER WALL STORAGE AREA,UNDER ALL REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZERS AND REAR STORAGE AREAS,CRATES.ALSO APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG SIDE AND BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND FRONT DOOR LEFT CORNER.NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND MAINTAIN.(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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

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 CARDBOARD FROM DISPLAY SHELVES OF PACKAGED CANDIES.MUST DEFROST ICE FREEZER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES AND PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES.

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 CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR,ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS (SHELVES AND FANGUARD COVERS),SERVICE COUNTER,MICROWAVE.

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 CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AD BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGOUT PREMISES.

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 ,MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR AND REAR STORAGE AREAS,DAMAGED WALL AND HOLES IN LOWER WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE ,TOILET ROOM AND DISH WASHING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR.MUST CLEAN AND PAINT WALL IN TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS AND VENTS.

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: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK, SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP 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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.