SAVE-A-LOT #852 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: EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS ON PREMISES. 30 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON FLOOR IN REAR ELECTRICAL CLOSET BEHIND CLUTTER IN THE CORNER. 20 GNATS AND 5 FLIES OBSERVED IN PRODUCE PREP AREA IN REAR AND IN PRODUCE DISPLAY AREA ON SALES FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL ANY OPENINGS FOUND, CLEAN UP ALL SPILLED FOOD MATERIAL FROM FLOORS TO ELIMINATE PEST BREEDING AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. ALSO FOUND A BUG ZAPPER INSTALLED ON THE WALL IN PRODUCE PREP AREA, MUST REMOVE THIS DEVICE FROM THIS AREA AND PLACE IN ANOTHER SECTION OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE THERE IS NO OPEN FOOD. MUST ALSO REPAIR BOTTOMS(ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS 1/4 INCH GAPS) AND CENTER (1/4 INCH GAP) OF EXIT DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-30-020.

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: REMOVE ICY BUILD-UP FROM INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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: CLEAN DISPLAY COOLERS ON SALES FLOOR, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR AND STORAGE CABINET IN BREAK ROOM, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN BREAK ROOM, LEDGES OF DISPLAY SHELVES ON DISPLAY FLOOR, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.

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: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA, INSIDE ALL STORAGE CLOSETS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDERNEATH AND IN BETWEEN LOWER DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS(FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, FOOD SPILLS).

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: CLEAN WALLS IN MEAT PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED(DIRT), CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS(DIRT). CLEAN ALL DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM VENT IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR EXHAUST IN MEN'S WASHROOM. PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR EXHAUST IN MEN'S WASHROOM. PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.

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.