PARKWAY SUPER MARKET INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED 6 PACKAGES OF BOLOGNA AND 4 PINTS OF MILK OFFERED FOR SALE PAST THE EXPIRATION DATE. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO REMOVE ITEMS. MUST PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD ITEMS DURING STORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED BEHIND SHELVES ALONG NORTH WALL,ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVES STORING POTATO CHIPS,ON SHLVES AND LEDGES STORING POTATO CHIPS,ON FLOORS IN REAR NEAR FURNACE,UNDER THE REACH IN PRODUCE COOLER AND ON THE INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE LEFT SIDE AND ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOOR AND MAKE COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. (NO GROCERY BAGS)

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN GLASS AT REACH IN DISPLAY COOLER DOOR. MUST ALSO REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR REPLACE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO REMOVE DEAD MOUSE FROM FLOOR IN REAR BEHIND THE FURNACE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO REMOVE DEAD MOUSE FROM FLOOR IN REAR BEHIND THE FURNACE.

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.