PETE'S FRESH SUPERMARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS LOCATED BEHIND A COUNTER UNIT IN THE BAKING AREA WHERE THE MICROWAVES ARE LOCATED. ANOTHER 20 UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR BAKERY STORAGE AREA WHERE THE ICINGS ARE STORED. ANOTHER 10-15 DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE HALL LEADING TO THE LARGE CHICKEN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE A SERVICE COMPLETED BEFORE RE-INSPECTION ON 9/27/2021 WITH SERVICE REPORT FROM PEST CONTROL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD PALLETS USED FOR STORAGE THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR THAT WOULD MAKE ALL AREAS EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY MILK CRATES THAT ARE BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS ON TOP AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING FOR THOSE ITEMS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ON FLOOR INSIDE THE LARGE SEAFOOD WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR OF ALL ICE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING INJURY TO STAFF.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE REAR TWO COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LOCATED IN THE DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, PAPER, PLASTIC AND OTHER ITEMS IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS ONCE ALL PALLETS AND CRATES ARE REMOVED TO MAKE IT EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM UNIT IN THE REAR OF THE BAKERY SECTION OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ON BUSTED LIGHT SHIELD AND ONE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM LIGHTING IN REAR PRODUCE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FOR THE ONE AND PROVIDE PROPER COVERING FOR THE OTHER AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ON BUSTED LIGHT SHIELD AND ONE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM LIGHTING IN REAR PRODUCE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FOR THE ONE AND PROVIDE PROPER COVERING FOR THE OTHER AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.