ONE STOP FOOD & LIQUOR STORE 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 EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS ALONG WALLS,IN CORNERS,ON AND UNDERNEATH PALLETS. ALSO NOTED DROPPINGS IN ENCLOSED ATTACHED LOADING DOCK AREA ON PALLETS AND ALONG WALLS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND ONE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE MISSING THE PROPER LID AND NOT INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. ALSO NOTED FOOD DEBRIS AND GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES. ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS STORED ON INTERIOR OF ENCLOSED ATTACHED LOADING DOCK AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE FROM NOTED AREAS AND REPLACE MISSING GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LID. ALL GARBAGE AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND ALL GARBAGE RECEPTACLES MUST BE RODENT AND INSECT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG WALLS,UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR BASES THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

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: NOTED BLACK SPOT ON BASEMENT CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND PAINT. SEAL ALL WALLS / CEILINGS FILLING HOLES/CRACKS/CREVICES MAKING THEM SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE

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: DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE STORE REMOVING ALL DUST.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.