NEW FOOD MART,INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REACH IN FREEZER ON SITE NOT ON AND OPERATING AND BEING USED TO STORE DRY GOODS. MUST REPAIR SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 0 DEGREES F,DESIGNATE THAT IT IS NOT IN USE AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN OR REMOVE.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN REAR WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN WASHROOM AND ON SALES FLOOR AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER,ON SALES FLOOR UNDER SHELVES,IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND IN WASHROOM.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR HALLWAY,IN WASHROOM AND THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST COMPLETE ALL PATCH WORK AND MAKE WALLS AND CEILINGS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAINT WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WASHROOM AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS WHERE DIRTY AND PEELING. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKS FROM ROOF IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR.

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: PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK ON SITE WITH THE APPROPRIATE BACK FLOW DEVICE.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM LOCATED ON FLOORS AND OVER HEAD ON WOOD BEAMS. CPDH UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT AREA DUE TO THE POSSIBLILTY OF UNSAFE CONDITIONS CAUSED BY ITEMS STORED OVERHEAD. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM AREA,STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MUST PROVIDE ENTRY TO AREA UPON REINSPECTION.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM LOCATED ON FLOORS AND OVER HEAD ON WOOD BEAMS. CPDH UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT AREA DUE TO THE POSSIBLILTY OF UNSAFE CONDITIONS CAUSED BY ITEMS STORED OVERHEAD. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM AREA,STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MUST PROVIDE ENTRY TO AREA UPON REINSPECTION.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.