PETE'S PRODUCE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT DISPLAY MEAT COOLER CONDENSER DRIPPING ONTO RAW MEATS/POULTRY THAT ARE STORED INSIDE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF PIG FEET, 30LBS OF SAUSAGE, 15LBS OF PAN SAUSAGE, 10LBS OF STEAK FAJITAS AND 25LBS OF CHICKEN FAJITAS VALUED AT A TOTAL OF $250. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE BACK DOOR ON THE STYROFARM TRAYS AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS AND SURFACES AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALL STYROFOAM TRAYS WERE DISCARDED WHILE ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD INSIDE OF THE SMALL WALK IN FREEZER AND SHELVING LINED WITH SOILED CARD BOARD INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RAW WOOD AND CARD BOARD.

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: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT DISPLAY MEAT COOLERS, THE LEDGES OF THE SLIDING DOORS OF THE FRONT MEAT DISPLAY COOLERS AND THE SHELVES OF THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL ON THE INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM NEAR THE DOOR IN DISREPAIR AND THE CEILING VENT INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL AND CLEAN THE CEILING VENT.

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: OBSERVED THE WALL ON THE INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM NEAR THE DOOR IN DISREPAIR AND THE CEILING VENT INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL AND CLEAN THE CEILING VENT.

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.