TONY'S FRESH MARKET 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS, ON FLOORS BEHIND THE LARGE OVEN AT THE BAKERY AREA, OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED, AND OVER 20 ON FLOOR BEHIND BALER BY PRODUCE RECEIVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL ANY OPENINGS AND CLOSE BACK DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICE TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEANED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN; DISPLAY COOLERS AND STORAGE CABINETS AT DELI AREA, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AT BAKERY, STOVE AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AT MEAT PREP AREA, DISPLAY COOLERS, FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES.

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: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, PALLETS, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT.

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: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE LARGE OVEN AT BAKERY AREA AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE HOT COOKING UNIT AT THE DELI AREA.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR 3PART FAUCET IN THE KITCHEN.

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: MUST REPAIR 3PART FAUCET IN THE KITCHEN.

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.