N & A FOOD MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND SEVERAL BAGS OF FOOD,IE JAY SHOESTRING POTATO CHIPS,AND VITNERS CORN POPS NOT SAFE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.CHIPS, GNAWED INTO FROM RODENTS,ADULTERATED AND CONTAMINATED WTH RODENT FECAL DROPPINGS INSIDE CHIP BAGS ON DISPLAY SHELVES FOR SALE TO CUSTOMERS.MUST REMOVE AND DISCARD.5-BAGS APPOX COST $4.00-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED-7-38-005 B.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.EVIDENCE OF 68-RODENT MICE DROPPING INSIDE NUMERIOUS POTATO CHIPS DISPLAY TRAYS,8 ON LOWER STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NEXT TO UNUSED SCALE, 18-DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT ELECTRICAL PANEL IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS,REPLACE CHIP TRAYS.RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE.ALSO FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREA APPROX 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL SOILED NEWSPAPER AT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR/SEAL ALL UNCLEAN RAW WOOD BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN OF DUST AND DEBRIS:ALL DISPLAY SHELVES AND DISPLAY FOOD UNITS AT FRONT COUNTER ON CUSTOMER SIDE,POP STORAGE SHELVES, ALL INTERIOR SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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: UNCLEAN,RAW WOOD AT ENTRANCE FLOOR TO GO BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,AND FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN CORNERS OF EQUIPMENT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: 8-LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER PREP /DISH AND FOOD SERVICE AREA.MUST INSTALL SHIELDS. ALSO SOILED STAIN CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.MUST INSTALL.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.MUST PROVIDE.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.MUST PROVIDE.

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.