WINDY CITY FOOD, INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REACH IN COOLER AT 55 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. ALSO MUST PROVIDE ICE CREAM FREEZER AND ALL EQUIPMENT ON SITE TO VERIFY THAT IT WORKS PROPERLY.

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WASHBOWL MUST BE LOCATED DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE TOILET ROOM. (CURRENTLY LOCATED OUTSIDE TOILET ROOM APPROXIMATLEY 3-4 FEET AWAY ALONG THE REAR WALL)

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: MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. ALSO REMOVE EVIDENCE OF RODENTS FROM INTERIOR OF FURNACE CLOSET. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS.

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: MUST PROVIDE AN OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE TO PROPERLY STORE GARBAGE.

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 SEAL ALL RAW WOOD BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND UNDERNEATH MOP SINK. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND ALONG RIGHT SIDE OF REAR 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE SOFT RUBBER TILES FROM PLATFORM BEHIND FRONT STORAGE COUNTER. MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE BY INSTALLING FLOOR TILES OR PAINTING FLOORS WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON TOXIC FLOOR PAINT. MUST INSTALL BASEBOARDS IN REAR FURNACE ROOM AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

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 REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE FOAM FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG WALLS IN REAR,ALONG WALL BASES,IN WASHROOM DOORWAY,AROUND PIPES AND PLUMBING FIXTURES. MUST SEAL AREAS IN A NEAT MANNER WITH MORE SUITABLE MATERIALS. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SMOOTH OUT AND REPAINT TEXTURED WALLS AND CEILING IN THE WASHROOM AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EAILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROPERLY FINSH WALLS IN THE FURNACE CLOSET AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS.

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: MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE FOAM FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG WALLS IN REAR,ALONG WALL BASES,IN WASHROOM DOORWAY,AROUND PIPES AND PLUMBING FIXTURES. MUST SEAL AREAS IN A NEAT MANNER WITH MORE SUITABLE MATERIALS. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SMOOTH OUT AND REPAINT TEXTURED WALLS AND CEILING IN THE WASHROOM AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EAILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROPERLY FINSH WALLS IN THE FURNACE CLOSET AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS.

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.