MICHIGAN FOOD CENTER INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

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.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES, AS REQUIRED, MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF THE EMPLOYEE'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 50 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE POTATO CHIP STORAGE RACK, BEHIND FRONT SERVING COUNTER ON THE FLOOR BY THE PREP TABLE, ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE BEFORE REINSEPTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST, RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER POTATO CHIP STORAGE SHELVES ON SELLING FLOOR, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE SIDE OF THE HANDSINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND A HOLE IN THE BASE OF THE WALL BETWEEN THE TOILET AND HANDSINK; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BOTH HOLES. OBSERVED THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE WASHROOM UNFINISHED. WALLS PAINTED BUT HAVE SPOTS FROM HOLES THAT WERE PLASTERED; INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT WALLS AND CEILING. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN CORNER AREAS OF THE STORE; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP SINK CLEAR AND FREE OF ITEMS FOR USE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN CORNER AREAS OF THE STORE; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP SINK CLEAR AND FREE OF ITEMS FOR USE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.