MAKKI MART CORP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR AREA. AFTER MY REQUEST OWNER PROVIDE SOAP AT SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BUTCHER'S AREA AND INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM. UPON MY REQUEST EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS ON BOTH AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT REAR UTENSIL WASHING AREA HAND WASH SINK. MUST POST SIGNAGE INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. WE OBSERVED 4 GALLONS OF MILK AT TEMP OF 52.1F TO 52.7F, A DOZEN OF EGGS AT TEMP OF 46.6F STORED AT DISPLAY COOLR IN SELLING AREA.PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. POUND 10 , VALUE $40.PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: WE OBSERVED OVER 300 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. IN SELLING AREA: UNDER SHELVES, ON TOP OF SHELVES BY THE FOOD (RICE, FLOUR, ETC.), ON WINDOW LEDGES. WE OBSERVED GNAWED BAGS OF DRY FOODS BY FRONT WIDOWS AND ON SHELVES AT SELLING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED A LIVE MOUSE COMING OUT RUNNING FROM UNDER A SHELF AND WENT UNDER TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER. ROODENT DROPPINGS ALSO IN REAR UTENSIL WASHING AREA AND STORAGE: ON FLOOR, RACKS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL CONTROL COMPANY, ELIMINATE RODENTS. PRIORITY 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL SUPPORT DOCUMENTS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C), 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. FRONT AND REAR DOORS WITH 1/4" TO 1/2" GAPS AT BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY.

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: MUST NOT USE MILK & SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. PROVED PROPER RAISED SHELVING.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING FAUCETS AT HANDWASHING SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPING, DEBRIS AND ITEMS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

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: CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS BY REAR DOOR AND ON TOP OF REAR WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL ELSE TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. WALK-IN FREEZERS ARE OVER-STOCKED AND INACCESSIBLE. MUST ORGANIZE AND KEEP ACCESSIBLE.

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: DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN MEAT DEPAERTMENT. HOLES AND BROKEN WALL BY REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. LARGE HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE REAR WALK-IN FREEZER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING.

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: DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN MEAT DEPAERTMENT. HOLES AND BROKEN WALL BY REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. LARGE HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE REAR WALK-IN FREEZER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING.

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.