Co-op Hygiene Concerns - The Dill Pickle Food Co-op, Chicago Illinois

2746 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, 60647 Illinois, United States

Report date: May 12, 2020
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-202. 15 the outer openings are not protected against the entry of rodents. Management instructed to rodent proof the front and rear doors.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 112 observed dead insects on the floor scattered throughout the basement. Management instructed to remove all dead insects from the basement floor.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: 4-903. 12 observed boxes of single-use articles stored underneath sewage lines in the basement. Management instructed to remove all items beneath the sewage lines or enclose the sewage lines.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-101. 19 must seal or paint the produce storage shelves that have exposed wood. Remove the cardboard boxes used to line the produce shelves.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-602. 13 detail clean the interior and exterior of the convection ovens.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: 5-501. 110 must clean and remove the garbage and litter on the ground outside of the premises.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 114 must elevate, remove and organize articles off of the floor and away from walls throughout basement storage areas to eliminate pest harborage conditions. Remove the crates to allow access to cleaning the floors throughout.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 12 clean the dust, dirt and litter on the floor in the basement storage areas. Clean the floor underneath all of the display shelves.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: 6-303. 11 replace the burnt out light bulb above the cooking equipment.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: 8-404. 13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violation from report #2370119 on 5/5/20 not corrected: 38 - observed over 300 mouse droppings on the floor of the basement storage areas and under and between the aisles and refrigeration equipment in the retail display area of the store. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is required to eliminate the pest activity. Priority 7-42-090. No citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov