71St Discount Store

April 19, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: 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. FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR AT BOTTOM. OBSERVED AN OPEN BAG OF OPEN SAND IN REAR OF STORE ON FLOOR WITH FECES ON TOP OF THE SAND THAT HAS SPILLED FROM THE BAG. FECES APPEARS TO BE FROM AN ANIMAL BUT I OBSERVED NO ANIMALS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FECES FROM FLOOR AND REMOVE SAND. NO LOG BOOK OR INVOICES FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE A LOG BOOK WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS INCLUDING MSDS SHEETS AND A CURRENT STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSE OF PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED SOME TRASH ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER IN THE ALLEY AND FECES NEXT TO THE DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
code 19
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ALL SHELVING WHERE SODA IS STORED MUST BE CLEANED. ALL SHELVING MUST BE CLEAN THROUGHOUT STORE.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NOT CLEAN AND ONE AREA IS CARPETED. MUST REPAIR FLOOR BY SEALING OPENINGS NOTED, CLEAN/SWEEP FLOORS AND REMOVE CARPETING WHERE NOTED. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN STORAGE AREA. CARPETING ALSO NOTED IN SELLING AREA OF STORE WHERE ESTABLISHMENT CURRENTLY SELLS GENERAL MERCHANDISE WITH A CURRENT LIMITED BUSINESS LICENSE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS NOTED WITH HOLES, PEELING PAINT, ETC. A WALL COVING WILL BE NEEDED ALONG THE WALLBASE OF THE STORAGE AREAS ONCE REPAIRS ARE MADE.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 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 UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES FOR DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER WITH A BACKFLOW DEVICE.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS THAT WILL STORE PACKAGED MEATS AND MILK.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: 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.
code 41

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