WINCHESTER MINI MART Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NO FROZEN FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES ON SITE AT THIS TIME AND INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE FROZEN FOOD STORAGE UNITS ON SITE TO STORE FROZEN FOOD ITEMS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES TO STORE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. MUST PROVIDE.

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: MUST REPAIR LARGE HOLES IN LEDGE ALONG FRONT WINDOWS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE BASEBOARD AROUND WALL BASES IN WASHROOM AND THROUGHOUT REAR AREAS WHERE MISSING. MUST SEAL HOLES AND REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REMOVE CARPET IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS ON SALES FLOOR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAINT FLOORS IN WASHROOM WHERE PEELING AND USE A LIGHT COLORED/NON TOXIC PAINT.

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: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND IN WASHROOM.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA,ABOVE MOP SINK AND IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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 INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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.