R & M GROCERY INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

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. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS MIXED IN WITH DIRT UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR AND IN REAR FURNANCE AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM .ALSO APPX.15 OR MORE OPEN BAGS OF RODENT POISON ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND IN FURNANCE ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND POISON.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/16/17(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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES AND PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE ON SALES FLOOR AND BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS.

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: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,SALES FLOOR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.

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: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND TRASH FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES ON SALES FLOOR AND FURNANCE ROOM.MUST MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE UNDER HAND SINK AND MOPSINK IN REAR AREA.

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: MUST SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE UNDER MOPSINK AND AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR.

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: MUST SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE UNDER MOPSINK AND AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR.

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.