THREE BROTHERS FOOD MART Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE HAND WASHING FACILITY FOUND CLUTTERED WITH NUMEROUS ITEMS(BOX CONTAINING MUSTARD PACKAGES, EMPTY SEASONING CONTAINER, AND CARRYOUT CONTAINERS). THIS SINK MUST ALWAYS BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES. 15 RAT DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON FLOOR NEAR AND INSIDE THE FURNACE CLOSET IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO FOUND 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SERVICE COUNTER FLOOR AND SHELVES INSIDE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS, AND REQUEST ANOTHER VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CHIP TRAYS ON SALES FLOOR. REPLACE CRACKED GLASS IN DOORS TO MEAT CASE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE REFRIGERATORS WHERE PRESENT, AND IN ICE CREAM FREEZER IN FRONT BY FRONT DOOR.

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: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER(MASSIVE FOOD & DIRT BUILD-UP FOUND), 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(MASSIVE STAIN & FOOD BUILD-UP), ALL DISPLAY SHELVES ON THE SALES FLOOR,PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND MOP SINK IN REAR.

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: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, STAINS, DROPPINGS).

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: COOKING, HOLDING, AND SERVING NACHOS WITH MEAT AND CHEESE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THESE ITEMS FROM THIS AREA AND SERVE IT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE HAND WASHING FACILITY IS LOCATED. AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IS REQUIRED BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IF COOKED FOODS ARE PREPARED, HELD, AND SERVED IN THIS AREA.

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: COOKING, HOLDING, AND SERVING NACHOS WITH MEAT AND CHEESE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THESE ITEMS FROM THIS AREA AND SERVE IT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE HAND WASHING FACILITY IS LOCATED. AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IS REQUIRED BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IF COOKED FOODS ARE PREPARED, HELD, AND SERVED IN THIS AREA.

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.