SAVE-A-LOT # 854 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: OUTER EXIT DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING PROPERLY, LEAVING A GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH WHEN CLOSED. IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ALSO NOTED IN STORAGE ROOM INSIDE OF EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM. 25 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR AND ON PALLETS IN THIS AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL ARTICLES AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND SEAL ANY OPENINGS IF FOUND IN FLOORS AND WALLS INSIDE THIS ROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PRODUCE PREP/DISH WASHING 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 DIRT, DEBRIS AND REMOVE FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUTON SALES FLOOR WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR SECTION OF OPERATION, REMOVING ALL DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM THE BASES OF THE WALLS. LEAVING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF WATER ON THE FLOORS INSIDE THE MEAT PREP ROOM AND WALK-IN COOLER IN SAME AREA(LARGE PUDDLES). MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE WATER FROM FLOORS AFTER MOPPING.

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: REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING VENTS WHERE PRESENT.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA IN REAR.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA IN REAR.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.