SAMS MEGA MARKET 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELF WITH CHIPS, 15 ON THE SHELF WITH CAN GOODS IN FRONT OF THE STORE, 25 IN REAR ON SHELF BEHIND MEAT DISPLAY CASE AND 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR AROUND 3-COMP. AND MOP SINK. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, MAKE FRONT DOOR TIGHT FITTING AT BOTTOM AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. CITATION #63178-18

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.

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. FOUND OPEN BAIT STREWN ALL OVER FLOOR AND UNDER SHELVES IN FRONT AND REAR OF STORE-UNDER CHIPS AND CAN GOOD AISLES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO PROPERLY CONTAIN BAIT AND REMOVE OPEN BAIT FROM FLOOR.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. FOUND OPEN BAIT STREWN ALL OVER FLOOR AND UNDER SHELVES IN FRONT AND REAR OF STORE-UNDER CHIPS AND CAN GOOD AISLES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO PROPERLY CONTAIN BAIT AND REMOVE OPEN BAIT FROM FLOOR.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.