MORSE FRESH MARKET 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: NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS AT REAR STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO REAR DELIVERY DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA WHERE MICE DROPPINGS WERE LOCATED AND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO MONITOR FOR PESTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED-NOTED FROM REPORT#1955593 DATED4/4/2017 VIOLATION #35 CEILING IN PRODUCE COOLER AREA PEELING OFF.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER AT REAR RECEIVING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN RACKS IN WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED CEILING AT REAR RECEIVING AREA WITH PEELING PAINT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR CEILING.

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: NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AND MISSING LIGHT CAPS AT LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR RECEIVING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL CAPS AND REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AND MISSING LIGHT CAPS AT LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR RECEIVING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL CAPS AND REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS.

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.