SOUTH SHORE FOOD MART INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK & PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE IN MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN SOME COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST 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 AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 150 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS FRONT PREP AREA-ON WOOD LEDGES UNDER SERVICE COUNTER ,ON SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.REAR POP STORAGE AREA-ALONG RAILINGS OF SHELVING UNIT,ON TOP OF ARTICLES STORED ON SHELVING UNITS, ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL SHELVING UNITS AND LARGE EQUIPMENT IN SAME AREA.REAR STORAGE AREA-ON A PYLON ORANGE CONE ON SHELVING UNITS,AGAIN ON RAILINGS OF SHELVING UNITS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN MASSIVE CLUTTER IN SAME AREA.REAR KITCHEN AREA-ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVING UNITS NEAR SIDE DOOR,ON FLOOR BETWEEN WALL AND ICE MACHINE.SALES FLOOR-ON SHELVING UNITS NEXT TO MOTOR OIL,CAT FOOD,CHARCOAL,LIGHT BULBS,ON FLOOR BEHIND POP STORAGE AND ICE FREEZER,ON FLOOR UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR.TOILET ROOM-IN HAND SINK VANITY. WALK IN COOLER-ON FLOOR AND ON SHELVING UNITS.ALSO APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND WOOD TRIM UNDER FRONT 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.APPX. 5-10 LIVE LARGE FLIES AND SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/22/23. (PRIORITY 7-38-020 (A)

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 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS

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: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, FRYER CABINET,OVEN,STOVE,PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS,POP SLEEVES AND SHELVING UNITS IN ALL COOLERS.ALL DISPLAY SHELVES AT SERVICE COUNTER AND SALES FLOOR.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM SOME REACH IN FREEZERS,DOOR JAMS OF ALL COOLERS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS AND GLASS,WINDOW SILLS,ICE FREEZER,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP,ALL SINKS.

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: 5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE SEEN FOR SERVICING ON ICE MACHINE MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

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: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES ,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR STORAGE,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALLS AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, WALL OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK

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: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS ON SALES FLOOR AND REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

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: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE , FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER DUST AND BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER

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: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES ,SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES & WALK IN COOLER.

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: 6-501.13: MUST CLEAN GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES ,SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES & WALK IN COOLER.

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 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES WHERE NEEDED.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.