NICKS FOOD MART 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: FOUND 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON CARDBOARDS WHERE CHIPS ARE STORED, 25 ON SHELF WHERE DETERGENT IS STORED, 30 ON SHELF WHERE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS ARE STORED, 25 IN CORNER UNDER 3-COMP. SINK AND 15 IN CORNER BY TOILET ROOM IN REAR. MUST ALSO, SEAL OPENING IN WALL UNDER 3-COMP. SINK. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICES. CITATION #34155-11

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: MUST REMOVE TALL WEEDS FROM REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT POTENTIAL HARBORING/BREEDING SITES FOR RODENTS.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED/MAINTAINED AS WRITTEN ON REPORT #145991 DATED JULY 24, 2008. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 32/1 MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AND REMOVE CRATES OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. 33/1 FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS AND SINKS. 34/1 FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, MEAT COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN BASEMENT (WATER SEEPAGE). 35/1 MUST CLEAN ALL WALL VENTS (DUST BUILD-UP). SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES IN CEILING IN SALES AREA, AROUND PIPE FITTING AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN ALL AREAS. 41/1 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL UNUSED CRATES, CARDBOARDS, ETC. IN REAR AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE DISPLAY SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. REMOVE UNUSED COOLERS, FREEZERS, ETC. CITATION # 34156-12

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RECAULK AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT STORE.

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: MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT STORE.

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.