PARKVIEW GROCER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED AIR TEMPEARTURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 43.8F.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F 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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED FRONT ENTRY DOOR ALONG BOTTOM APPX."1",LOBBY ENTRY DOOR ADJACENT TO BUSINESS "3-4" ALONG BOTTOM,BASEMENT ENTRY DOOR ADJACENT TO BUSINESS "3-4" ALONG BOTTOM,REAR EXIT DOOR APPX."1/2" ALONG BOTTOM.ALSO ADJUST SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON FRONT ENTRY DOOR FOR DOOR TO CLOSE TIGHTLY AND MISSING 2- GLASS WINDOWS ON LOWER PART OF LOBBY DOOR ADJACENT TO BUSINESS.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND REPLACE MISSING WINDOW.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT .

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 CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN TELEPHONE AND ELECTRICAL ROOM,BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK ROOM.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR,HOLES IN WALLS AND MISSING CEILING IN ELECTRICAL AND PHONE ROOMS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENEINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS,GAPS IN BETWEEN WINDOWS AND FRAMES.

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 PROVIDE LIDS FOR SEWERS IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK ROOM

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 PROVIDE LIDS FOR SEWERS IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK ROOM

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.