NICKS FOOD MART

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED/IMPROPER PEST CONTROL FROM LAST REPORT DATED11/15/2010,-CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ON PREMISES,30 MICE DROPPINGS BETWEEN COOLER,5 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER REAR STORAGE RACK.ALSO ANIMAL FECES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREAS.FRONT AND REAR SIDE DOOR STIL NOT RODENT PROOF.MTST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS,CONTACT PEST CO. MINOR VIOLATIOS-35,38,41,NOT CORRECTED.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL CRACKS/CREIVES ALONG WALLBASES THRU-OUT. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AS NEEDED IN BASEMENT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST INSTALL A EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP/PAPER TOWELS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT REAR PREMISES,UNABLE TO INSPECT REAR COOKING AREA DUE TO HARBORAGE ON FLOORS AND UNCLEAN,CARDBOARD BOXES,etc,AREA NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. NO FOOD IN THIS AREA.ALSO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AT BASEMENT STAIRS,STAIRS UN SAFE.HOWEVER CLUTTER CLEARLY VISIBLE FROM TOP OF STAIRS.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ENTIRE BASEMENT AREA AND REAR PREP, ORGANIZE,ELEVATE ALL STORAGE.

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. FOUND ICE CREAM FOR SALE IN LARGE FREEZER-MUSHY,SOFT, ICE CREM BARS,AND CARTONS AND SOME CARTONS STUCK TOGETHER,APPEAR TO BE RE-FROZEN,NOT SAFE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.NOT WHOLESOME. GROUND BEEF IN SAME COOLER FROZEN. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE ICE CREAM . APPROX 25-PINTS,10-QUARTS,16-CASES OF ICE CREAM BARS/HERSHEY,SCHOEPS WAS DISGARDED AT COST $350.00.CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM INSIDE LEFT SIDE OF DOOR. ALSO EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 4-LIVE ROACHES ON FLOORS,AND COUNTER IN REAR AND 13- MICE DROPPINGS ON WINDOW SEAL BEHIND COUNTER.. MUST CONTACT PEST SERVICE FOR TREATMENT,AND REPAIR FRONT DOOR.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBARGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED,OVER FLOWING,LIDS OPEN. MUST MAINTAIN KEEP LIDS CLOSED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED-GROUND BEEF,CHEESE. CITATION ISSUED.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MST SEAL CRACKS/CREVIES ALONG WALLBASESES THRU-OUT. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AS NEEDED. FIX WALLS IN BASEMENT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST INSTALL A EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP/PAPER TOWELS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT REAR PREMISES,UNABLE TO INSPECT REAR COOKING AREA DUE TO HARBORAGE ON FLOORS STORAGE AND UNCLEAN CARDBOARD BOXES,ETC.AREA NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. NO FOOD IN THIS AREA. ALSO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AT BASEMENT STAIRS. STAIRS APPEAR TO BE UN SAFE ,HOWEVER CLUTTER CLEARLY VISIBLE FOR TOP OF STAIRS. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ENTIRE BASEMENT AREA,AND REAR PREP,ORGANIZE,ELEVATE ALL STORAGE.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND MICE ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN VARIOUS AREAS, ON THE STOCK SHELVES, IN DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT OF THE STORE, UNDER THE SHELVING IN FRONT/REAR OF STORE, IN REAR ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS. ALSO, OBSERVED DEAD MICE IN REAR OF STORE BY FURNACE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL MICE ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE DEAD MICE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION # 34163-10 not corrected at this inspection.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, NACHO CHEESE) MUST HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION #34164-11 NOT CORRECTED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENTS, SHELVES AND DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT OF STORE NOT CORRECTED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT STORE. FLOORS ARE WARPED AND NOT LEVELED IN REAR-MUST FIX FLOORS AND REMOVE OR REPLACE WORN/STAINED CARPET IN FRONT OF STORE. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT. NOT CORRECTED.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES ALONG THE WALLBASES THROUGHOUT. MUST SEAL OPENINGS THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. FIX WALLS IN BASEMENT. NOT CORRECTED.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP/PAPER TOWELS NOT CORRECTED.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND A CROCK POT FULL OF BEEF AT 88.8 F AND NACHO CHEESE AT 103.4 F AT FRONT OF STORE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. ITEMS WERE DISCARDED A COMBINE WEIGHT OF 10 LBS. VALUED AT $15. CITATION #34163-10

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND MICE ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN VARIOUS AREAS, ON THE STOCK SHELVES, IN DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT OF THE STORE, UNDER THE SHELVING IN FRONT/REAR OF STORE, IN REAR ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS. ALSO, OBSERVED DEAD MICE IN REAR OF STORE BY FURNACE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL MICE ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE DEAD MICE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION # 34163-10

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, NACHO CHEESE) MUST HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION #34164-11

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENTS, SHELVES AND DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT OF STORE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT STORE. FLOORS ARE WARPED AND NOT LEVELED IN REAR-MUST FIX FLOORS AND REMOVE OR REPLACE WORN/STAINED CARPET IN FRONT OF STORE. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES ALONG THE WALLBASES THROUGHOUT. MUST SEAL OPENINGS THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. FIX WALLS IN BASEMENT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP/PAPER TOWELS.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON CARDBOARDS WHERE CHIPS ARE STORED, 25 ON SHELF WHERE DETERGENT IS STORED, 30 ON SHELF WHERE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS ARE STORED, 25 IN CORNER UNDER 3-COMP. SINK AND 15 IN CORNER BY TOILET ROOM IN REAR. MUST ALSO, SEAL OPENING IN WALL UNDER 3-COMP. SINK. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICES. CITATION #34155-11

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: MUST REMOVE TALL WEEDS FROM REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT POTENTIAL HARBORING/BREEDING SITES FOR RODENTS.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED/MAINTAINED AS WRITTEN ON REPORT #145991 DATED JULY 24, 2008. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 32/1 MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AND REMOVE CRATES OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. 33/1 FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS AND SINKS. 34/1 FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, MEAT COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN BASEMENT (WATER SEEPAGE). 35/1 MUST CLEAN ALL WALL VENTS (DUST BUILD-UP). SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES IN CEILING IN SALES AREA, AROUND PIPE FITTING AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN ALL AREAS. 41/1 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL UNUSED CRATES, CARDBOARDS, ETC. IN REAR AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE DISPLAY SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. REMOVE UNUSED COOLERS, FREEZERS, ETC. CITATION # 34156-12

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RECAULK AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT STORE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX LEAK AT PIPE UNDER WASH BOWL IN TOILET ROOM.