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

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON THE AGUACHILES (RAW SHRIMP MARINATED IN LIME JUICE) SIGN LOCATED IN THE PREPARED FOODS CUSTOMER SERVING SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON THE AGUACHILES SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: 7-202.12(A:1,4) OBSERVED RODENT/INSECT GLUE TRAPS BEING SET BY THE FACILITY IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND ON THE WALL TO COVER A HOLE IN THE WALL AND ON A VENT IN THE BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET ALL RODENT/INSECT TRAPS.

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS WITH A ONE-INCH GAP BETWEEN THE DOORS AND A 1/2-INCH GAP UNDER THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREPARED FOODS SECTION, ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA, ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE SODA STORAGE AREA THAT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR, AND ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. I OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL BY THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA AND ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE JUICER MACHINE IN THE FRESH JUICE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR LARGE POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS THAT ARE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREPARED FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE CUSTOMER WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE CUSTOMER WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.