STONY ISLAND DISCOUNT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES ARE NOT CONNECTED. MUST CONNECT REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER TO OBTAIN TEMPERATURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES; MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS. OBSERVED TEN MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES ON THE FLOOR ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE STORE; REMOVE DROPPINGS WHERE OBSERVED. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR; SEAL HOLES OBSERVED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY. 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NO OUTSIDE DISPOSAL UNIT OBSERVED FOR THE DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE; MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND NO WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE EAST WALL OR IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; PROVIDE COVING IN THESE AREAS TO SEAL BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FLOOR. SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES OBSERVED; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ATTACHED; MUST INSTALL. THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE WASHROOM CEILING IS NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR FAN.

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: FOUND NO UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ATTACHED; MUST INSTALL. THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE WASHROOM CEILING IS NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR FAN.

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.