PARK PACKING OF CHICAGO, INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Hand wash sinks not easily accessible. Observed that the front hand wash sink was completely blocked by an in-use meat slicer, and the rear hand sink was not easily accessible due to large barrel of raw meat in front of hand sink. Instructed all hand sinks must be easily accessible at all times. Operator relocated all equipment and food storage to different areas making hand sinks accessible. critical violation # 7-38-030

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed raw potentially hazardous foods, eggs, stored directly above ready to eat foods, smoked sausage. Instructed must not store ready to eat foods below raw foods. Operator corrected during inspection. serious violation 7-38-005 (a)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: observed aprox 80 rodent droppings on the 2nd floor dry storage area. Must remove droppings, clean and sanitize. Instructed to contact pest control for service. Must eliminate pest issue. Observed 1-2" gap along bottom of exterior front doors. Must make all doors tight fitting to prevent rodent entry. serious violation: 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: Observed garbage area not maintained. Observed trash debris on ground, overflowing receptacle, and lids open. The areas of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times with a tight fitting lid. serious violation 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: Observed garbage area not maintained. Observed trash debris on ground, overflowing receptacle, and lids open. The areas of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times with a tight fitting lid. serious violation 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.