SHOP-N-SAVE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE REAR OR THE FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 85-100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE AISLES WHERE THE CHIPS ARE STORED FOR SALE, ON THE METAL HOBART ACROSS FROM THE TOILET ROOM, ON THE CUTTING BOARD ACROSS FROM THE TOILET ROOM, UNDER THE COLDING HOLDING UNITS WHERE MEATS USED TO BE STORED FOR DISPLAY, ON THE METAL LEDGE OF THE HOT WATER TANK, ON TOP OF THE WHITE BOX OF CLEAR POLY BAGS STORED ON THE SHLEVING UNIT NEXT TO THE HOT WATER TANK AND THE WALK-IN COOLER, BEHIND THE UNUSED COOLER STORED UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AT THE REAR, UNDER AND ON TOP OF THE SHELVING UNIT WHERE SHOVELS AND LADDERS ARE STORED AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA, AND UNDER THE BREAD SHELVING UNIT AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA FOR SALE, ON THE SHELVING UNITS WHERE THE BOTTLES OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE STORED BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER. ALSO, OBSEVRED APPROXIMATELY 5-10 FLIES AND 20 GNATS (SMALL FLIES) NEAR THE PREVIOUS MEAT PREP AREA AT THE REAR AND ON ONIONS AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA.. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT WHERE THE MILK AND EGGS ARE STORED. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED TO HOLD CHIPS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAINTAIN.

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: 4-602.13 OBSERVED THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A GREASE LIKE SUBSTANCE ON TOP OF THE TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID TABLE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED RESIDUE BUILD UP IN THE BINS WHERE THE PRODUCE (TOMATOES, CUCUMBER, AND ORGANGES) ARE STORED IN THE FRONT COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE SAID BINS.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED OLD MEAT BLOOD AND STAINS IN THE UNUSED COOLER STORED UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID COOLER OR REMOVE THE ENTIRE UNIT 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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.18 OBSERVED FECES ON THE TOILET SEAT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID TOILET.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.115 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE ENCLOSURE NOT MAINTAINED WITH A PLETHORA OF STACKED BEVERAGE CRATES, GROCERY CARTS FILLED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES, EMPTY GROCERY CARTS, GARBAGE CANS, A METAL STORAGE RACK, AND LADDERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR AND FRONT OF THE FACILITY. OBSERVED A STOVE STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT NEAR ON THE SIDE OF THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER, A COOLER STORED UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AT THE REAR, METAL HOBART, MEAT GRINDER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS WHERE MEATS USED TO BE STORED FOR DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.

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: 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR AND FRONT OF THE FACILITY. OBSERVED A STOVE STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT NEAR ON THE SIDE OF THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER, A COOLER STORED UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AT THE REAR, METAL HOBART, MEAT GRINDER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS WHERE MEATS USED TO BE STORED FOR DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.

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.