MARCY'S MART Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: CHEST FREEZER MUST BE OPERABLE AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 0F OR BELOW FOR FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: AT THIS TIME OF LICENSE REINSPECTION,FRONT DOORS ARE NOT PEST-PROOFED,MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.ALSO,OBSERVED SEVERAL RAT BURROWS ON GROUND ON THE OUTSIDE ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF BUILDING. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS,SERVICE SAID BURROWS ON OUTSIDE WHERE NOTED.

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: WEST TOILET ROOM IS NOT MAINTAINED,UNABLE TO FLUSH THE TOILET.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT, DUST, AND DEBRIS ON SURFACES THROUGHOUT-SHELVING, WINDOW SILLS, REFRIGERATION SHELVES, ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED THE EAST SIDE WASHROOM FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO FLOOR IS SMOOTH, PERMANENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED THE WALL IN THE EAST SIDE BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO WALL IS SMOOTH, PERMANENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: FOUND NO MOPSINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN MOPSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

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: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ENSURE THAT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON SITE HAVE THERMOMETERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

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: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ENSURE THAT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON SITE HAVE THERMOMETERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

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.