NEW YORK PANTRY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN BOTTOM ICE STORAGE BIN:ON UPPER METAL PANEL AND SIDE PANELS. ICE IS BAGGED AND SOLD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE ICE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

These activities introduce saliva and contaminants into food areas, potentially spreading bacteria and viruses to customers.

Food employees must not eat, drink, or use tobacco in food preparation areas.

Eating, drinking, tobacco use only in designated areas; Closed beverage containers with straw allowed in some areas; Proper tasting using clean utensil each time; No personal items in food prep areas.

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 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE COOLER UNITS AND UNDER THE SHELVES IN SELLING AREA. UNABLE TO CHECK REAR STORAGE DUE TO EXCESS ITEMS AND NOT ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA, ALSO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR. APPROX. 30 OR MORE DROPPINGS. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER,DEBRIS, ALSO FRONT COUNTER DUST BUILD-UP

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: KEEP FLOOR DRY INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE BY THE ICE MACHINE. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE, REAR AREA.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: KEEP FLOOR DRY INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE BY THE ICE MACHINE. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE, REAR AREA.

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.