LOCAL MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE AS REQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, PORK AND FISH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR MORE CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 80 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR FRUIT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-020(A)

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA ESP. WHERE DROPPINGS WERE NOTED. ALSO CLEAN WALLS IN SAME AREA.

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: FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA ESP. WHERE DROPPINGS WERE NOTED. ALSO CLEAN WALLS IN SAME AREA.

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.