SILVER STATE CITY FOOD COMPANY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: ADULTRATED FOOD FOUND IN FACILITY, FOUND GNAWED BAG OF RICE WITH RICE GRAINS MIXED WITH MOUSE DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP FOOD FROM ADULTRATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(B). 20LBS OF RICE DISCARDED VALUED AT $15.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF RODENTS INFESTATION NOTED, FOUND MORE THAN 500 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT FACILITY. CONCENTRATED ALONG WALL BASE, BEHIND FOOD CONTANERS, BETWEEN FOOD BINS AND PACKAED FOOD BOXES IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTE3D AREAS, CALL PEST CONTROL CO. FOR SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOOD SHELVES NOTED AT BUTCHERS AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PLEXI GLASS PANELS INSTALLED IN 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SHELVES THROUGH OUT BUTCHERS AREA NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND FISH PARTICLES AND PARTS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT BUTCHERS AREA AND ALONG WALL BASE, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: BOTH BASEMENT'S WALK-IN COOLERS WALLS AND FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR, METAL PLATE NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING 3-COMP SINK STOPPERS, NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE FAUCET WHERE A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING 3-COMP SINK STOPPERS, NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE FAUCET WHERE A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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.