RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 125 SMALL LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS IN REAR OF FACILITY ON WALLS ABOVE SINKS AND ON HANDSINK IN DELI PREP AREA, ON PREP/STORAGE TABLE SURFACES, FLYING THROUGHOUT PRODUCE STANDS AND ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORED COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 12 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE LOCKED STORAGE ROOM AND 40 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING IN THE SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. 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 EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA AREA WHERE SEATING IS IN NEED OF CLEANING (COLD HOLD DRAWERS AND SHELVES). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA AREA WHERE SEATING IS IN NEED OF CLEANING (COLD HOLD DRAWERS AND SHELVES). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.