T JAY'S SNACK SHOP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR SIDES OPEN EXPOSING OUTSIDE ALONG THE SIDES OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ANY OPENINGS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTERING AND HARBORING.

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: OBSERVED A/C UNIT DRIPPING INSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR AREA CAUSING STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST TO ALLOW WATER TO PROPERLY DRAIN OUTSIDE FOR SAFETY REASONS AND TO PREVENT STANDING WATER WHICH WILL POSSIBLY DRAW INSECTS.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE UTILITY SINK WITH FAUCETS THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE PROPERLY FILLED (FAUCET DOES NOT REACH ALL SINKS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE UTILITY SINK WITH FAUCETS THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE PROPERLY FILLED (FAUCET DOES NOT REACH ALL SINKS) THE UTILITY SINK NEEDS FAUCET THAT YOU CAN CONNECT A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ABOUT 1/2 GAP UNDER THE DOOR LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINATIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTERING AND HARBORING.

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: OBSERVED ABOUT 1/2 GAP UNDER THE DOOR LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINATIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTERING AND HARBORING.

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.