MICHIGAN QUICK MART INC 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 IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR,1/4 INCH AREA ACCESSIBLE. FOUND 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES ALL ALONG FLOORS BEHIND COOLERS,UNDER STORAGE UNITS,IN LIQUOR ROOM BEHIND STORAGE CRATES AT REAR DOOR.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS,REPAIR FRONT DOOR. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN PAPER TOWEL HOLDER IN WASHROOM.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENINGS IN LOWER WALLS TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

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: NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER OR PREP AREA.MUST SHIELD.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER,WRAP MEAT SLICER NOT USING,AND ORGANIZE STORAGE IN FRONT AREA OF STORE.

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: REMOVE CLUTTER,WRAP MEAT SLICER NOT USING,AND ORGANIZE STORAGE IN FRONT AREA OF STORE.

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.