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NEIL'S FOOD Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NEIL'S FOOD 7749 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO 60620 Grocery Store
January 23, 2012 Complaint License #1998505
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 30 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR INSIDE MOP CLOSET, ON FLOOR BY EXIT DOOR RIGHT OUTSIDE MOP CLOSET, ON FLOOR BETWEEN CHICKEN DISPLAY CASE & LITER POP DISPLAY SHELVES, AND ON FLOOR IN CORNER BEHIND GLASS COUNTER BY REACH-IN COOLER(NORTH WALL)-CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND, AND REQUEST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER & WALK-IN FREEZER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CUTTING BOARDS, MEAT GRINDER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER & MEAT WRAPPERS,INTERIORS OF ALL DISPLAY CASES IN MEAT DEPARTMENT.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND AL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER).
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND AL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER).
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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