PARADISE GROCERY INC. 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: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM. FOUND A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED TEN GNATS AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER; MUST ELIMINATE GNAT ACTIVITY. 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 24, 2017. #32 MUST PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD ATTACHMENT TO OR ABOVE THE THREE COMP SINK. THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TWO DOOR FREEZER IN THE STORAGE ROOM IS LOOSE; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET ON THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR FREEZER. #33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: THE MEAT GRINDER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, MEAT SLICER ON THE PREP TABLE, COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR SURFACES TO REMOVE GREASE AND THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STOVE TO REMOVE STAINS FROM COOKING, CLEAN THE UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN OR PAINT THE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PAINT THE TOPS OF THE DEEP FREEZERS TO COVER RUST STAINS. #34 MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE CORNER AREAS OF THE STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE DIRT. CLEAN FLOOR IN THE BUTCHER/COOKING AREA TO REMOVE GREASE UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. #35 OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE AND A SMALL SECTION OF THE CEILING IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR; SEAL HOLE AND REPAIR CEILING WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED RUST ON THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; PAINT DOOR TO COVER RUST. #38 FOUND NO UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER; MUST INSTALL A UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE WATER LINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

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: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

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: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

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: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

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: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

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.