LITTLE MUNCHKINS PRODUCE,INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK DETACHED FROM WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. DISCONTINUE USING ALUMINUM FOIL ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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 DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF DELI COOLER, REFRIGERATOR AND REACH IN COOLERS. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM SLICER, MEAT CUTTER, AND MICROWAVE OVEN.

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 FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORE, INCLUDING TOILET ROOM, BASEMENT, AND MOP CLOSET.

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 CLEAN DUST FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AND TOILET ROOM. CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS. SEAL HOLE IN EAST WALL ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP. CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM. ALSO, REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT STORE.

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 PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS OR LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS OVER DELI COUNTER AND IN REAR PREP. ALSO, CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT STORE.

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 PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN MOP CLOSET. ALSO, REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND DELI MEAT COUNTER.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.