SPEEDY MINI-MART Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: LIVE CAT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME. OWNER REMOVED CAT FROM PREMISES AT END OF INSPECTION. CITATION ISSED 7-38-020 CRITICAL.

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 PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE FROM PUBLIC HANDLING/CONTAMINATION. UNCOVERED HOT DOGS ON HOT HOLDING UNIT AND OPEN CONTAINERS OF GIARDINERIA ON SHELF WITH PUBLIC ACCESS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER FROM PUBLIC. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED OR LOCATED, UNABLE TO ACCESS AND USE SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. LARGE SHELVING UNIT BLOCKING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT GREASE INTERCEPTOR. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETE ACCESS TO SINK, REMOVE SHELF UNIT AND PROVIDE GREASE INTERCEPTOR. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARMTENT SINK.

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: PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARMTENT SINK.

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.