RAINBOW FINER FOOD & LIQUOR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED FOR THE SELL OF FRESH MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PESTS ON PREMISES. FOUND 30 OR MORE FLIES ON PREMISES IN THE BUTCHER AREA ON THE PREP TABLES AND IN THE MEAT PROCESSING ROOM. OBSERVED 40 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE PROCESSING ROOM IN THE CORNER AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE MEAT GRINDER AND MEAT SAW; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR PAINT EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN PALLETS USED TO HOLD FOOD ITEMS IN LARGE WALK-IN UNIT.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE MEAT GRINDER AND MEAT SAW; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR PAINT EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN PALLETS USED TO HOLD FOOD ITEMS IN LARGE WALK-IN UNIT.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.