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: OBSERVED MOUSE ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM OUTSIDE OF THE MEAT PROCESSING ROOM, FOUND 40-50 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE POP STORAGE ROOM, 40-50 IN THE GARAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL, 20 INSIDE OF THE PRODUCE WALK-IN UNIT IN THE CORNER ON THE WALL LEDGE AND 10-20 ON THE SELLING FLOOR BY THE CHARCOAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED AND CONSULT WITH THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA, INSIDE OF PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, REAR STORAGE AREAS, WASHROOMS, UNDER SINKS IN BUTCHER AREAS, FLOOR DRAINS AND GRATES IN PREP AREAS. SOME AREAS OF THE CONCRETE FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR NEAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS; REPAIR FLOOR. REPLACE ALL MISSING OR LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREAS AND STORAGE WHERE NEEDED.

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: WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS AND STORAGE NEED CLEANING; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN FAN COVERS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA, CLEAN VENT FAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM, PROVIDE A COVER AND REPAIR THE VENT FAN IN THE MENS WASHROOM.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER CRACKED OR MISSING; MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED TO REPLACE CRACKED OR MISSING SHIELDS.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WOMENS WASHROOM DOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE MEAT PROCESSING ROOM; REPAIR LEAK AT SINK PIPE. FOUND NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MEAT PROCESSING AREA; PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND THREE COMP SINKS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE UTILITY SINK BROKEN; REPAIR FAUCET HANDLE.

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: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE MEAT PROCESSING ROOM; REPAIR LEAK AT SINK PIPE. FOUND NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MEAT PROCESSING AREA; PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND THREE COMP SINKS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE UTILITY SINK BROKEN; REPAIR FAUCET HANDLE.

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.