WINDY CITY (MINI-MARKEET) 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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.FRONT DOOR WITH 1/4 TO 1 INCH OF GAP AT BOTTOM AND SIDE OF THE DOOR. DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO FRAME. DOOR MUST BE RODENT/INSECT PROOF. 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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOOD COOKED ON SITE AND REPACKED,LABELS IS NEEDED ON EACH CONTAINERS WITH FOOD SOURCE AND FOOD INGREDIENT

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOOD WAS COOKED AT TWO BURNERS,NO VENTILATION NOR HOOD PROVIDED ON SITE.FOUND COOKED MIXED VEGETABLE IN A LARGE POT, STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL VENTILATION/HOOD FOR THE UNIT OR REMOVE UNITS FROM PREMISES. CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELVES LINER NEED TO BE REMOVED THROUGHOUT INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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: ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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: DEBRIS ON FLOOR(NORTH-EAST CORNER) BETWEEN THE MILK COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER WERE ICE BAGS ARE STORED,ALSO REMOVE SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOOR(NORTH-EAST CORNER) BETWEEN THE MILK COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER WERE ICE BAGS ARE STORED,ALSO REMOVE SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.