STATE DISCOUNT WHOLESALE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON-SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTOL PROVIDER FOR LOG BOOK AND KEEP ON-SITE. ALSO, FAR REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4 IN GAP AT BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, AND MAINTAIN.

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.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR CUSTOMER VIEW FROM LAST INSPECTION, FROM 4/12/13. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010.

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM, IN LARGE PRODUCT STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM THE FRONT COUNTER. STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE CUSTOMER COUNTER, DIRTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS ON THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK FROM CEILING IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND THE CUSTOMER COUNTER, PLASTIC BAG WAS COVERING ANOTHER LEAK LOCATED IN THE SAME AREA. MOLD BUILD UP AROUND LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED LEAK FROM CEILING IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND THE CUSTOMER COUNTER, PLASTIC BAG WAS COVERING ANOTHER LEAK LOCATED IN THE SAME AREA. MOLD BUILD UP AROUND LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.