TARGET #1924 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: Found/observed rear dock door not rodent proofed door had gaps on bottom corners ranging from 1/2inch to more than 1 inch, also found rear exit door in rear storage room area not rodent proofed door had bottom. and middle of doors gaps of 1/4 inch or more. Citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.

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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: Found no certified food manager with a city of Chicago food sanitation certificate while preparing, handling, serving potentially hazardous foods( egg/sausage sandwiches, hot dogs, breakfast sandwiches, hash browns, etc..)at time of inspection, citation issued 7-38-012, serious violation.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/rack in reach in cooler in kitchen prep areas that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, I compartment sink, and exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep areas, shall be repaired/replaced.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).Reach in cooler shelving racks in kitchen prep area that peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in walk in cooler in dairy department not clean, excess food debris accumulation, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in freezer under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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: Walls that had food splattering in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had food splattering in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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.