SHOP & SAVE MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BOTH EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN MEAT PREP AREA (FRONT AND REAR) NOT ACCESSIBLE, EQUIPMENT IN BASIN IN REAR AND MEAT BEING STORED ON TOP OF SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, FOOD HANDLERS UNABLE TO UTILIZE SINKS. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SINKS AND HAVE FULL ACCESSIBILTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS, AND REAR DOUBLE EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND INBETWEEN DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOORS AND TO HAVE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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: ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT REAR COOKING PREP AREA AND HOT HOLDING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND HAVE SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. EXTERIOR SIDES OF DISHMACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THRU-OUT (INCLUDING ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS), WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION NOTED UNDER AND BEHIND STORAGE RACKS, PALLETS, UNDER COOKING LINE. STOCK NOTED ON FLOOR AND AGAINST WALL. FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR MATS THRU-OUT ESPECIALLY IN MEAT AND REAR BAKERY PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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: FAN COVERS THRU-OUT WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. EXCESSIVE ICE NOTED ON WALLS IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER (NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER). INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND REPAIR.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FAN COVERS THRU-OUT WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. EXCESSIVE ICE NOTED ON WALLS IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER (NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER). INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND REPAIR.

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.