QUICK STOP MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, TOILET ROOM SINK OR THE UTILITY/MOP SINK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE TO ALL SINKS.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR AREA SOUTH WALL. CLEAN UP THE AREA AND CALL YOUR PEST CONTROL TECH TO COME HERE AND SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT. LEFT SIDE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR I/4 GAP. MUST MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: ONE OF THE TWO COVER ON THE OUT SIDE DUMPSTER NOT TIGHT FITTING AND HAS A HOLE IN IT. THE GRASS, WEEDS ON THE GROUND AROUND ARE HIGH A HIDDING AREA FOR THE RODENTS AND CLEAN UP ALL THE GARBAGE TOO. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL THE STORE SHELVES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, REACHIN COOLERS, REMOVE THE ICE AND CLEAN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS. CLEAN THE TOILET ROOM SINK AND CABINET UNDERNEATH IT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK,UTILITY/MOP SINK TOILET ROOM SINK.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: LIFT THE STORE SHELVES AND CLEAN UNDRENEATH THEM THICK WITH DUST AND DIRT, ALSO CLEAN ALL THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES.

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: SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES SO NO INSECT ORE RODENT HARBORAGE.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUR CEILING LIGHT IN THE REAR IN POOR REPAIR AND BULBS ARE DIM AND FLICKERING. REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH IT.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH IT.

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.