Save-A-Lot #862

May 5, 2016 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • 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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND THE REAR 1ST FLOOR STOCK ROOM ALONG WALLS, UNDER CLUTTER,ON SHELVES AND UNDER PALLETS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
    code 18
  • hot/cold holding temps off
    Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
    Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
    code 21
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR THE SMALL OPENING BETWEEN THE TWO EXIT DOORS NEAR THE REAR STAIRCASE.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET AND SINK IN EACH WASH ROOM. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVES AND FAN GUARDS INSIDE REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS. DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ON THE SALES FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACKS, UNDER SINKS, IN STORAGE AREAS, IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, IN WASH ROOMS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
    code 34
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT IN THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER WHERE MISSING.
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: REPAIR THE HEAVY LEAK UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA.
    code 38
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE 1ST FLOOR STOCK ROOM,IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR STAIRCASE. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
    code 41
  • Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored
    Inspector note: PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
    code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 15, 2015: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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