MOON STAR GROCERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER (FLOUR, CORN MEAL ETC).

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 60 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE POTATO CHIP STORAGE SHELF AGAINST THE WALL AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER THE DRY INGREDIENTS (FLOUR, CORN MEAL); INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A LIVE CAT, LITTER BOX AND SCRATCHING POLE ON SITE IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE FOODS ARE STORED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE SAYS THAT THE CAT BELONGS TO A FRIEND THAT IS OUT OF TOWN. INSTRUCTED THAT NO LIVE ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED ON PREMISES AND THAT THE CAT MUST BE REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060 CITATION ISSUED. CORRECTED ON SITE.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND GRILL, CLEAN AREA UNDER GRILL, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER, CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE SELF SERVE COFFEE AREA IS DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED USED STANDING MOP WATER IN BUCKET IN REAR STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF WATER WHEN DONE CLEANING.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVCED SOME WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN WASHROOM; 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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES ON SELLING FLOOR, REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS 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.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. (MOHAMMED ABDULLAH)

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. (MOHAMMED ABDULLAH)

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.