MARIANO'S #8520 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES, LIVE FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY AND DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNERS OF THE WAREHOUSE STORAGE AREA AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE CHECKOUT LANES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA, BAKERY, JUICE BAR, PRODUCE PREP AREA AND COFFEE STATION. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, MUST RODENT PROOF THE DAMAGED SET OF DOUBLE DOORS IN THE WAREHOUSE AREA NEAR THE WASTE COMPACTOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON TOP AND SIDES OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER STORED OUTSIDE OF THE STORE. ALSO OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GREASE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE GROUND AND SIDES AND TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN THE AREA CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF DELI PREP CASE, DUST ON FAN COVERS IN THE MEAT PREP AREAS.

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: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREPARED FOODS WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN AND REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY.

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: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE MISSING OR DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AROUND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR THE REAR MOP SINK. REPAIR THE GAPS IN THE WALLS NEAR THE MOP SINK.

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 A LIGHT SHIELD WHERE MISSING IN THE PREPARED FOODS WALK-IN COOLER.

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 REPAIR THE LEAKS AT THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER THE SINK AND AT THE PIPE BEFORE IT GOES INTO THE WALL. PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN FOR BOTH OF THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.

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: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKS AT THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER THE SINK AND AT THE PIPE BEFORE IT GOES INTO THE WALL. PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN FOR BOTH OF THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.

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.