NORTH & PULASKI FRESH MARKET 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: NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILINGS AND SHELVES OF THE BAKERY PREP AREA (BASEMENT) AND THE PRODUCE PREP AREA (REAR FIRST FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1566554 DATED 8/21/2015 NOT CORRECTED:-#32)INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS THROUGHOUT.----------MUST CLEAN AND REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS IN PREP/COOKING AREA TAQUERIA SIDE. #33)INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN ALL PREP AREA, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE (RAW) MEAT WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE METAL GREASE BARREL (EXTERIOR SURFACES) WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE MEAT PREP/WALK-IN COOLER. #35)INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER THROUGHOUT AND CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE DISPLAY AREA (BY DELI SECTION)--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP IN REAR COOKING/FRYING AREA.----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE BEHIND PREP TABLE IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA AND WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT BAKERY PREP AREA.#38)INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS IN ALL (5) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.STILL INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL ABOVE VIOLATIONS.

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: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE PREP COOLER OF THE TAQUERIA AND AT THE HOT HOLDING DOOR FOOD AT THE DELI MEAT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE PREP COOLER OF THE TAQUERIA AND AT THE HOT HOLDING DOOR FOOD AT THE DELI MEAT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

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.