TED'S FRESH MARKET LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR PICK UP. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED PREMISES USING MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO USE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA AND ROOM WITH UNUSED MEAT SLICER.NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FREEZER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....MUST CLEAN RAILS OF COOLERS AT THE DELI DISPLAY COOLERS.

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDERNEATH THE COMPACTOR WITH GREASE SPILLS.

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: NOTED DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN 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.