OSAMA FOOD MART Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: ONE UNIT NOT OPERATING; UNABLE TO GET A TEMPERATURE. EMPLOYEE STATES THAT A COMPRESSER IS NEEDED FOR UNIT; INSTRUCTED THAT UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: MUST REMOVE TALL WEEDS, GRASS AND TRASH IN REAR AREA IN BACK OUTSIDE YARD. ALSO OBSERVED CRATES STACKED AGAINST THE BUILDING OUTSIDE THAT NEED REMOVING. AREA MUST BE MAINTAINED TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED SHELVES WHICH WILL STORE PACKAGED CANDY ACCORDING TO EMPLOYEE; ARE MADE OF RAW WOOD; INSTRUCTED THAT SHELVES MUST BE SEALED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND NO CHIPPING FROM THE WOOD.

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.

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. SOME OPENINGS NOTED AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO THE CEILING; MUST SEAL. SOME CEILING TILE MISSING OR DAMAGED; MUST REPLACE. SMALL HOLE OBSERVED IN BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR; SEAL.

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.

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. SOME OPENINGS NOTED AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO THE CEILING; MUST SEAL. SOME CEILING TILE MISSING OR DAMAGED; MUST REPLACE. SMALL HOLE OBSERVED IN BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR; SEAL.

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.