NICKS FOOD MART Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. FOUND ICE CREAM FOR SALE IN LARGE FREEZER-MUSHY,SOFT, ICE CREM BARS,AND CARTONS AND SOME CARTONS STUCK TOGETHER,APPEAR TO BE RE-FROZEN,NOT SAFE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.NOT WHOLESOME. GROUND BEEF IN SAME COOLER FROZEN. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE ICE CREAM . APPROX 25-PINTS,10-QUARTS,16-CASES OF ICE CREAM BARS/HERSHEY,SCHOEPS WAS DISGARDED AT COST $350.00.CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL

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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM INSIDE LEFT SIDE OF DOOR. ALSO EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 4-LIVE ROACHES ON FLOORS,AND COUNTER IN REAR AND 13- MICE DROPPINGS ON WINDOW SEAL BEHIND COUNTER.. MUST CONTACT PEST SERVICE FOR TREATMENT,AND REPAIR FRONT DOOR.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS

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: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBARGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED,OVER FLOWING,LIDS OPEN. MUST MAINTAIN KEEP LIDS CLOSED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED-GROUND BEEF,CHEESE. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MST SEAL CRACKS/CREVIES ALONG WALLBASESES THRU-OUT. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AS NEEDED. FIX WALLS IN BASEMENT.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST INSTALL A EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP/PAPER TOWELS.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST INSTALL A EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP/PAPER TOWELS.

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.