Nicks Food Mart

November 15, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Source Sound Condition, No Spoilage, Foods Properly Labeled, Shellfish Tags In Place
Inspector note: 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
code 1Priority
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.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
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. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBARGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED,OVER FLOWING,LIDS OPEN. MUST MAINTAIN KEEP LIDS CLOSED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
code 19
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: 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.
code 21
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. MST SEAL CRACKS/CREVIES ALONG WALLBASESES THRU-OUT. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AS NEEDED. FIX WALLS IN BASEMENT.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 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.
code 38
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. 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.
code 41

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