SHOP & SAVE MARKET #2100 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER SANITIZING RINSE OF 133F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F OR ABOVE FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISH MACHINE TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. SEE COMMENTS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND OVER 150 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON PREMISES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN BAKERY PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND MIXERS ALONG THE WALLS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, OVER 75 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES ALONG THE WALLS, OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS AND INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER (BY THE DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. FOUND (2) REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. 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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVENS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AT EMPLOYEE LUNCHROOM IN SECOND FLOOR.

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BAKERY PREP AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND BAKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES, SEAFOOD AMD MEAT PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ALONG THE WALLS, INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, FLOORS IN MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS AND OVENS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION, FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS, AND ALSO FLOORS INSIDE CONDENSER ROOM.

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: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE EMPLOYEE LUNCHROOM IN SECOND FLOOR.---------MUST SEAL HOLES ON WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR BAKERY PREP AREA.-----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE MEAT PREP AREA.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH PREP SINK BEHIND FRONT FISH PREP AREA.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR EMPLOYEES TO TAKE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR EMPLOYEES TO TAKE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.