Lucky Corner Foods, Inc 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE ALONG THE WALL, IN OFFICE UNDER DESK AND ALONG THE WALL, IN BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR AND UNDER SOME STOCK SHELVES. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR IS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE SIDE; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DUST AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD STOCK SHELVES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. ONE FREEZER UNIT IN REAR HAS A VERY RUSTY INTERIOR. UNIT IS NOT ON, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, PAINT AND/OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS IN AFFECTED AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18 (UNDER SHELVES, BASEMENT, PREP AREA CORNERS, ETC).

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED SEVERAL DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN REAR NEAR REAR DOOR AND WASHROOM; MUST REPLACE. MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST NOTED. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE MISSING WALL COVING AT WALLBASE IN OFFICE AND REAR STORAGE AREA. SEAL OTHER HOLES ALONG WALL AROUND PIPES WHERE NEEDED.

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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA; MUST PROVIDE.

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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA; MUST PROVIDE.

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.