Willies Grocery Store Inc.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 out pf 11/06/2025 observed evidence of pest activity on premise during time of inspection. Noted approximately 10 large rodent droppings as well as 30 small rodent droppings on shelving units of storage tables located in basement and alongside chest freezers.noted approximately 50 small and large flies flying throughout meat, basement, storage and rear prep, exterior surfaces of display cases containing bakery items, pork skins, etc. Recommended to contact pest control for service. Must eliminate pest activity on site and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed food handlers handling meat without hair restraints. Instructed to provide and maintain to prevent possible contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed meat display cooling unit, bread and bakery item display casings interior and exterior surface with dried food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain equipment.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 observed toilet room without self closing door as required. Instructed to provide

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing thermometers inside cooling units throughout grocery store , instructed to provide where tcs foods are stored

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on premise during time of inspection. Noted approximately 10 large rodent droppings as well as 30 small rodent droppings on shelving units of storage tables located in basement and alongside chest freezers.noted approximately 50 small and large flies flying throughout meat, basement, storage and rear prep, exterior surfaces of display cases containing bakery items, pork skins, etc. Recommended to contact pest control for service. Must eliminate pest activity on site and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers handling meat without hair restraints. Instructed to provide and maintain to prevent possible contamination.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed various meats stored inside of trash bags throughout walk in cooler. Instructed to store food inside food grade bags only and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed crates used for elevation and storage throughout cooling units as well as prep areas. Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable shelving units to store items at least 6 inches off floor.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: No chemical test strips on site for testing sanitizer strenght at 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed meat display cooling unit, bread and bakery item display casings interior and exterior surface with dried food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain equipment.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room without self closing door as required. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed trash, opened products and food debris on floors throughout both produce and meat walk in coolers, in between all equipment, in small storage space in rear prep area, in between shelving racks throughout front grocery and small hallway leading to restroom in between crates. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting throughout meat and rear prep/storage areas. Instructed to replace bulbs and increase lighting in said spaces.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize knife racks at the meat prep area. Clean and sanitize slicers and band saw.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Remove the cardboard and clean floors at the display case.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Provide light shields over meat prep area.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter and organize and maintain prodice cooler.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed front sink still sprayer only, instructed to install nazzle to reach all 3 compartments.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage racks in the walk-in cooler, instructed to remove rust.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards not clean in rear prep area, instructed to clean and sanitize.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed walls&ceilings in produce cooler not clean, instructed to clean.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 3 comp. Sink sprayer only, no nozzle, instructed to provide front 3 comp. Sink, rear 3 comp need to replace leaking sprayer.