MEADOWBROOK EGG CO. INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Wholesale

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN 2ND FLOOR CLOSET NEAR STAFF WASHROOM,IN THE 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY NEAR THE SERVICE ELEVATOR,IN 2ND FLOOR CLEANING SUPPLY STORAGE CLOSET ON SHELVES,THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR ON PALLETS AND UNUSED SHELVING RACKS, ALONG WALLS AND ON LEDGES IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS, ON PALLETS IN THE WALK IN COOLERS, BEHIND THE STATIONARY REACH IN FREEZER UNIT ON 1ST FLOOR, IN BASEMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND IN HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM, THE RIGHT SIDE AND THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOORS COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF AROUND ALL FOUR SIDES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED HAND SINK IN 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR OFFICES WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER TO SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT IN THE ELEVATOR SHAFT. FLOORS IN THE 2ND FLOOR HALLWAYS, 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS AND IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR STAGING WALK IN COOLER NOTED IN POOR REPAIR. MUST MAKE ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS TO FLOORS AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON FLOORS IN THE LARGE 2ND FLOOR WALK IN COOLER.

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: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR AS NEEDED. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASES TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EACH WASHROOM DOOR WHERE MISSING.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE HEAVY LEAK IN THE LARGE 2ND FLOOR WALK IN COOLER. INSTALL A MOP SINK ON SITE.

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 HEAVY LEAK IN THE LARGE 2ND FLOOR WALK IN COOLER. INSTALL A MOP SINK ON SITE.

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.