MID TOWN PRODUCE, 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: SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF APPRO. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, MUST REPAIR, OBSERVED APPROX., 30 RODENT DROPPING IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING GARBAGE CONTAINERS WITH FOOD AND TRASH OVER THE TOP OF THE CONTAINERS, LIDS NOT FULLY SEALED, AND NO LOCK AND CHAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZES, DISPLAY TABLES, DISPLAY SHELVES, ICE MACHINE, SINKS, TOILET BOWL, ETC...ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES.

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: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS THRU-OUT, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS THRU-OUT, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

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.