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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR OF WAX AND CARDBOARD BALER STATIONS AND AT WALL NEAR THE REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA . APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.ALSO,APPROXIMATELY, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND CLUTTERED ITEMS STORED IN EAST BASEMENT AREA,IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AT CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1497818 DATED:10/15/2014, 32 MUST RESEAL/REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE DELI WALK-IN COOLER, AND DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER ICE BUILT-UP DAIRY/FROZEN AREA FREEZER, AND RESEAL CHIPPING WALL SURFACES IN MEAT AREA, 01/15/2015 33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTS ABOVE CHICKEN ROTISSERIE CASE, AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ROTISSERIE COOKING UNIT, COUNTER SPACE AND INTERIOR SHELVES IN DELI SECTION, FAN GUARDS WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN MEAT MARKET AREA, AND ALL DISPLAY CASES DOWN GROCERY AISLES, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, 01/15/2015 34 MUST CLEAN FLOORS VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, PRODUCE, DELI, BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER, UNDER BASEMENT STAIR WELL, AND MEAT MARKET AREA, DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN ALL AREAS, 01/15/2015 35 MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE MEAT CASE IN MEAT MARKET AREA, 01/15/2015 36 MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DELI/BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, 01/15/2015 38 MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRODUCE AND MEAT MARKET AREAS BY ICE MACHINE, PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL SINKS, AND REPAIR FACET HANDLE IN MEAT MARKET AREA, 01/15/2015 41 CLUTTER IN BASEMENT,(PIECES OF WOODS, SHELVING PART, PLASTIC CONTAINERS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ELEVATE ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR AND DISCARD ANY UNUSED ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. 01/15/2015 MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ABOVE NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 8/5/2015, SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.