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QUICK COMM FOOD MART Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

QUICK COMM FOOD MART (AKA: QUICK COMM) 72 E 71ST ST, CHICAGO 60619 Grocery Store
July 8, 2015 Complaint License #2313784
7
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.80 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR PACKAGE CANDY DISPLAY ON SALES FLOOR,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALLBASES AND CRATES OF POP & JUICE ON SALES FLOOR,CHIP DISPLAT BOXES & SHELVING UNITS,IN BETWEEN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA & FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA,FURNANCE ROOMPOSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.OPEN POISON ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD DISPLAY UNITS.ALSO FRONT & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS ,MASSIVE CLUTTER & POISON,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/8/15.(SERIOUS 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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SOME DISPLAY SHELVES & RACKS,REACH IN COOLER AND ICE CREAM FREEZER,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,MOPSINK BASIN,TOILET.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY UNITS,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING THROUGHOUT.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST & FOOD SPILLS BUILD UP ON WALLS ,WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES ON SALES FLOOR & REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS ON SALES FLOOR & REAR STORAGE.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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