MOON STAR GROCERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 40 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WHEN PREPARING/SERVING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP AND FOOD/DIRT ON THE LOWER SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREEZER.

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: OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM.

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: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENTS WITH DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR AND FRONT THROUGHOUT. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND IN THE FRONT STORAGE AREA.

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 WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES 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 WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES 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.