PETE'S FOOD AND LIQUOR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE.ICE MACHINE REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING. THE DOOR ON THE WEST WALL THAT LEADS INTO ANOTHER BUSINESS DIFFERENT ADDRESS MUST BE COMPLETETY SEALED OFF SO THERE IS NO ACCESS THRU SAID DOOR.

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: THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS NOT COMPLETE I.E MISSING A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY ALL THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND THE EXHAUST FAN ABOVE THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND AROUND THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IS NOT INSECT PROOFED AND REMOVE EXPOSED BAIT BAGS ON FLOOR BEHIND RC/PEPSI COOLERS RODENT BAIT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITARY MANNER IN AN ENCLOSED BAT STATION.

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 INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION 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: FLOORS BEHIND THE RC/PEPSI COOLERS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL THROUGHOUT.

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 SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS WHERE NOTED TO OWNER AND REPLACE BROKEN MIRROR ABOVE FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MISSING ENDCAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NOTED.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK BENEATH THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET 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 A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK BENEATH THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET 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.