Youmax Food & Liquor 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: DURING INSPECTION FOUND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE MOP SINK IN THE SAME AREA AND AT THE FRONT CASHIER STATION ALONG WALLBASES AND CASH REGISTER AREA. ALL ABOVE STATED AREAS MUST BE CLEANED, AND SANITIZED. RECOMMEND CONTINUED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO 5/15/2014. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR SCREEN DOOR TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE BIRD FECES FROM THE SCREEN AND AROUND THE ENTIRE DOOR FRAME.

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: MUST DEFROST SMALL ICE BOX FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE CASH REGISTER AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING RACKS ON PREMISES TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE AND ENCRUSTED DUST BUILD-UP.

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: MUST REPAIR BRIKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT OF THE STORE UNDER THE SODA RACKS. ALSO IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN THE REAR RESTROOM.

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: MUST REPAIR BRIKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT OF THE STORE UNDER THE SODA RACKS. ALSO IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN THE REAR RESTROOM.

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.