MEHRAB SUPERMARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. LARGE 5 DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR NOT OPERATIONAL WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 76.5F . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW OR REMOVE UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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: FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR WITH OPEN 1 INCH GAP BETWEEN TWO DOUBLE DOORS AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. REAR EXIT DOOR TO OUTDOOR SIDE STREET WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE DOOR SEAL. MUST SEAL BOTH DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES, NO OPEN GAPS AND MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS SEALANT. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER AND AROUND UNUSED STORAGE SHELVING NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND ELEVATE ALL UNUSED STORED ITEMS. 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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: NOZZLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED/MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A NON-LEAKING NOZZLE THAT REACHES ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK. NOT REPAIRED WITH STRING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN FREEZERS.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATE AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR PLUMBING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR WALLS OF THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE REPAIRED/REPLACED. DIRTY FLOOR BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE WASH BASIN IN THE WASHROOM. MUST 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: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND GROCERY AREA MUST BE REPLACED. MUST NOT USE SPRAY FOAM SEALANT AROUND THE WASH BASIN IN THE WASHROOM. MUST BE SMOOTH AND 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: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.