PETE'S FRESH MARKET #5 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: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 40 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE WALL LEDGE OF THE PRODUCE COOLER AND PRODUCE PREP AREA, 30 IN THE DELI PREP AREA ON THE WALL LEDGE AND 25 IN THE BAKERY SERVING AREA AND 20 IN THE STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY REGARDING 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. FOUND NO DOOR TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA OF KITCHEN WHERE TACOS ARE MADE AND SERVED; PROVIDE A DOOR FOR THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER.

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: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN (FRONT AND REAR) TO REMOVE GREASE.

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA, BUTCHER PREP AREA AND IN REAR KITCHEN AREA UNDER THE THREE COMP SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/DRY THE FLOOR BY THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA; FLOOR WET FROM SPILLED MELTED ICE.

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: FOUND FAN COVERS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THAT NEED TO BE CLEANED TO REMOVE LIGHT DUST OBSERVED: DAIRY COOLER, BUTCHER PREP AREAS, PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND CEILING VENT IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.

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: FOUND FAN COVERS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THAT NEED TO BE CLEANED TO REMOVE LIGHT DUST OBSERVED: DAIRY COOLER, BUTCHER PREP AREAS, PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND CEILING VENT IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.

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.