ONE STOP FOOD & LIQUOR STORE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED REACH IN COOLER AT 48.9 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN COOLERS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUEED 7-38-005A.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35LBS OF SLICED MELON AT 50.1 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 100 DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS AND ON PALLETS IN INTERIOR DOCK AREA,ON LEDGE ALONG THE WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER,ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALLS AND ON INTERIOR OF STORAGE CRATES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ALONG WALLS IN REAR HALLWAY BEHIND LARGE PALLETS OF SUGAR. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES IN REAR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ANTS IN CORNER IN MEAT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND RODENT 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: NOTED OUTSIDE A GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE ON INTERIOR OF OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE PREVENTING THE PROPER CLOSURE OF LIDS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,CLOSE LIDS AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. ALSO NOTED OVERFLOWING GARBAGE ON THE INTERIOR OF DOCK AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN ALL GARBAGE AREAS. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS,PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT IN MEAT PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS BEHIND GARBAGE COMPACTOR IN DOCK AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR,IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,IN BASMENT AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT.

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: MUST REMOVE MOLD FROM CEILINGS IN BASEMENT AND REPAINT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS AND IN WALK IN COOLERS.

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: MUST REPAIR LEAKS AT MOP SINK FAUCET.

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: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.

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: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.

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.