SHERI & JAMES FOOD MART Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND PEGBOARDS USED AS LINERS IN CANDY RACK AND IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND PEGBOARD LINERS NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN SHELVES IN CASHIER ENCLOSURE WHERE CANDY IS DISPLAYED. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL UNSEALED WOODEN SHELVES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND DIRT ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN AREAS SUCH AS IN WASHROOM, IN RETAIL, UNDERNEATH COOLERS IN REAR AND CASHIER ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED CHIPPED CEILING PAINT IN RETAIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND SMOOTHLY REPAINT SAID AREAS. OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL NEXT TO TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED/CRACKED CEILING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR CEILING FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED LEAK BEHIND TOILET ALONG BASE OF WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR IN FRONT OF FRONT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED HOLES NEXT TO FRONT ENTRANCE ON WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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 RUGS ON FLOOR IN RETAIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUGS FLOORS SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED PLYWOOD ON FLOOR IN REAR OF RETAIL NEAR EXIT AND UNDERNEATH COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FLOORS SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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 RUGS ON FLOOR IN RETAIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUGS FLOORS SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED PLYWOOD ON FLOOR IN REAR OF RETAIL NEAR EXIT AND UNDERNEATH COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FLOORS SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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.