MOHSEN FOOD MART INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AND IT MUST BE ON SITE. WHILE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED, PREPARED AND OR SOLD.(GROUND BEEF, CHEESE SAUCE AND ITALIAN BEEF MEAT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX 15-20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE SODA CRATES NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. OBSERVED ANOTHER SET OF DROPPINGS APPROX 10-15 IN THE TOILET ROOM BEHIND THE TOILET AND ALSO OBSERVED ANOTHER 15-20 DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVING WHERE THE CAT AND DOG FOOD IS STORED IN THE REAR RIGHT SIDE OF THE STORE. ALSO OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES TWO AT THE THREE COMP SINK DEHIND THE RIGHT WATER KNOB AND ONE JUST OVER THE SINK AT THE CEILING EDGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE SHEET BEFORE RETURN INSPECTION OF JANUARY 9, 2025. 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SODA CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS ON TOP OF IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO MAKE AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED TWO BADLY STAINED CEILING TILES OVER THE VERYFINE REACH IN BEVERAGE COOLER FALLING IN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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 TWO BADLY STAINED CEILING TILES OVER THE VERYFINE REACH IN BEVERAGE COOLER FALLING IN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.