RULA HARVEST GROCERIES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 35 SMALL AND LARGE BLACK LIVE FLIES ON COOLING UNIT SURFACES FLYING AND SITTING ON RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT, ON GROCERY STORE PRODUCTS, IN STORAGE SPACE WHERE REGISTERS ARE INSIDE TOILET ROOM ON PLUMBING FIXTURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER CHIP AND SNACK RACKS IN FRONT OF FACILITY. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). NO 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 DOOR FREEZING UNIT CONTAINING (FROZEN GROUND BEEF, BURGERS, PIZZA PUFFS) AS WELL AS SLIDING DOORS OF DISPLAY COOLER DOORS LOCATED IN REAR IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOOD CONDITION.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT DRAINING IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN SAID AREA.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF WASTE REMOVAL AGREMENT FOR FACILITY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FRONT GROCERY AREAS UNDER CHIP RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FRONT GROCERY AREAS UNDER CHIP RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.