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: OBSERVED 25 RODENT DROPPINGS (MICE) ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKIES AND CRACKERS DISPLAY,NOTED 20 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BREAD DISPLAY AT THE CORNER OF THE REACH IN FREEZER. ALSO NOTED 15 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATED POSTED AS REQUIRED BY CITY REGS. PREMISES HAS A BUTCHER SHOP. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATED POSTED AS REQUIRED BY CITY REGS. PREMISES HAS A BUTCHER SHOP. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.