PULASKI HOT SPOT INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AS INSTRUCTED. EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES (DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA) AND NO PEST CONTROL RECEIPT SHOWN TO VERIFY SERVICE SINCE PREVIOUS INSPECTION, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE PRESENTED (OWNER NOW CLAIMS HE DOESN'T SELL NACHOS AND CHEESE).

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN ALL FOOD STOCK SHELVES AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN REAR STORAGE, UNDER SHELVES, BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT AND IN CLOSETS.

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: OBSERVED A HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN REAR STORAGE ROOM BY BACK DOOR; SEAL. AT THIS TIME OBSERVED AN OPEN VENT IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE. HOLES IN WALL/CEILING OF STORAGE CLOSET; SEAL ALL OPENINGS.

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 A HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN REAR STORAGE ROOM BY BACK DOOR; SEAL. AT THIS TIME OBSERVED AN OPEN VENT IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE. HOLES IN WALL/CEILING OF STORAGE CLOSET; SEAL ALL OPENINGS.

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.