MARIO'S BUTCHER SHOP 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 EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 75 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR & DISPLAY SHELVES OF ROLLING CARTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK,CASHIER BOOTHS,LEDGE BEHIND ICE MACHINE,PACKAGED NOODLES,POTATO CHIP DISPLAY BOXES,SPAGHETTI SAUCE DISPLAY BOXES,REAR AREA BROOM STORAGE, UNDER BREAD DISPLAY UNIT,BOTTLED WATER,PLASTIC BAG STORAGE IN REAR AREA,PRODUCE AREA IN CABINET & BEHIND GREASE TRAP.ALSO EVIDENCE OF DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR UNDER BREAD DISPLAY UNIT.MUST REMOVE DEAD RODENT & DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/13/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

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.