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Restaurant: Payless Grocery & Fast Food
Address: 1542 W 69th St, Chicago, IL 60636
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Sep 21, 2012

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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 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM SHELF OF STORAGE RACK NEAR 3-COMP SINK, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CARDBOARD BOXES OF PORK RINDS, CHIPS, ETC ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELF, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER CHIP RACK, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ON OUTLET IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4' GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD ON CHIP RACKS. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. NON TOXIC PAINT SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR CLEAN UTENSIL STORAGE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, IN SALES AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, DISPLAY CASES, RACKS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS(DEBRIS, CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES). REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WASHROOM.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT AND PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, PANS, UTENSILS, ETC AND CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. STORE STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. CEILING NEED REPAIR IN BASEMENT. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM (DUST BUILDUP). SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK AND WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM.
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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. CUT DOWN TALL WEEDS AND REMOVE EXCESS BOXES OUTSIDE.

MICE DROPPINGS REMOVED IN SALES AREA.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT AND PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, PANS, UTENSILS, ETC AND CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD ON CHIP RACKS. REMOVE MILK/POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, IN SALES AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, DISPLAY CASES, RACKS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS(DEBRIS, CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES).
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. STORE STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. CEILING NEED REPAIR IN BASEMENT. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM (DUST BUILDUP).
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE, SALES AND BASEMENT AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. CUT DOWN TALL WEEDS AND REMOVE EXCESS BOXES OUTSIDE.
REMOVE TAPE ON DRAINPIPES UNDER 3-COMP SINK.

CLEAN UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS INVERTED.
SOILED CARDBOARD REPLACED ON CHIP RACKS AND SHELVING PROVIDED.
EQUIPMENT CLEANED.
FLOORS CLEANED.
CEILING VENT CLEANED IN WASHROOM.
LIGHT SHIELDS PROVIDED.
3-COMP SINK REPAIRED.
STORAGE AREAS ORGANIZED.

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES, AND IN BASEMENT.
DEFROST FRONT BOX FREEZER (EXCESSIVE ICE), CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT.
MISSING REAR PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELD MUST BE REPLACED.

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