MID WEST GROCERIES

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK OBSERVED IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. A SLICER OBSERVED ON A PREP TABLE IN THE REAR NEAR THE THREE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE INSTALLED IN THAT AREA FOR HANDWASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND TOWELS.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED SIXTY MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREAS ON THE FLOOR. OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST OR REPLACE THE DOOR SWEEP FOR A TIGHTER FTI AND NO VISIBLE LIGHT IS OBSERVED. DOOR MUST BE COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY. PEST CONTROL COMPANY MUST SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO THE REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. LAST SERVICE WAS RENDERED ON NOV. 15, 2011. LOG BOOK MUST BE UPDATED WITH VALID LICENSES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NO DUMPSTER OUTSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT FOR THE DISPOSAL OF WASTE AND GARBAGE AS REQUIRED FOR A RETAIL FOOD OPERATION. MUST PROVIDE A DISPOSAL UNIT FROM A LICENSED COMPANY OUTSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS LICENSE POSTED ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED FOR THE SALE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. A STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSE WAS OBSERVED ON THE WALL THAT WAS ISSUED IN 2011. AT THIS TIME NACHOS WITH CHEESE AND MEAT WERE BEING SOLD AND STORE ALSO SLICES READY TO EAT MEATS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA OF PREMISES WHERE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN IN FURNACE ROOM AND IN BASEMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT IN TWO SECTIONS; MUST SEAL HOLES IN THE CEILING. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT WALL. MUST REATTACH THE VENTILATION FAN COVER ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM FOR THE WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK OBSERVED IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. A SLICER OBSERVED ON A PREP TABLE IN THE REAR NEAR THE THREE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE INSTALLED IN THAT AREA FOR HANDWASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND TOWELS. MUST PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF SINK. CLUTTER OF ITEMS OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP SINK FREE OF ITEMS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS OBSERVED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID POTENTIAL RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE BASEMENT TO AVOID CLUTTER AND POTENTIAL RODENT HARBORAGE.

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 EVIDENCE OF LIVE DRAIN FLIES,POISON ON TOP OF FURNANCE.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK.REMOVE POISON.

* 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.MUST PROVIDE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MILK COOLER,MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS,REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES & UNDER STAIRS IN BASEMENT..MUST SEAL GAPS IN FLOOR AROUND PIPES & ALONG WALL BASES.MUST GROUT FLOOR TILES,MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR FLOOR TILES

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 CLEAN WALLS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL & WINDOW TRIM,WALLBASES,HOLE IN DOOR,OPENINGS & HOLES IN WALLS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA & REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED MOP SINK BASIN,LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NEED PROBE THERMOMETER.

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.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT & REAR AREA.