Mandela African Grocery

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear walk-in freezer compressor not maintained,(ice build up),instructed to remove excessive ice/ repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed all freezers with excessive ice, instructed to defrost and clean and clean interior of the microwave and oven. Also clean and sanitize the band saw.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor not clean under and around all equipment, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint in the rear restroom, and behind the hand sink, instructed to remove and repaint.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken light shield in the walk-in freezer, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed minor water leaking under the 3-compartment sink in rear food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed much clutter behind coolers front, and in rear/side storage area, instructed to organize and remove items not being used.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed 50 mice droppings in rear/side storage area, instructed to remove and have pest control return for service. Also front door not rodent proofed, 1"gap unser the front door, instructed to repair, make door tight fitting. Serious violstion 7-38-020.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear walk-in freezer compressor not maintained,(ice build up),instructed to remove excessive ice/ repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed all freezers with excessive ice, instructed to defrost and clean and clean interior of the microwave and oven. Also clean and sanitize the band saw.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor not clean under and around all equipment, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint in the rear restroom, and behind the hand sink, instructed to remove and repaint.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken light shield in the walk-in freezer, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed much clutter behind coolers front, and in rear/side storage area, instructed to organize and remove items not being used.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to discard and discontinue use. Also instructed to use a stain on raw wooden storage racks and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on all heavy equipment in the rear prep area, interior and exterior of all coolers and freezers. Instructd to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty carpet on floors throughout premises, instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on ceilings and walls throughout the premesis. Instructed to paint so surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable. Repair coving around expose hand sink in rear prep area. Maintain same.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings in the rear storage areas, near the exit door, in storage racks throughout the premises, under storage racks and in all corners of the store. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and contact pest control provider. Also side door (724) not rodent proofed, 1/4 inch opening at bottom, instructed to install proper theshold to prevent rodent entry. Serious violation 7-38-020.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No certified manager onsite while potentially hazardous foods, raw fish, is being prepared. Serious violation 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed use of cardboard throughout premises, instructed to discard and discontinue use. Also instructed to us a stain on raw wooden storage racks and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on all heavy equipment in the rear prep area, interior and exterior of all coolers and freezers. Instructd to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty carpet on floors throughout premises, instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on ceilings and walls throughout the premesis. Instructed to paint so surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable. Repair coving around expose hand sink in rear prep area. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken splash guard on 3 comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Install thermometers in all coolers and freezers, and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter throughout the premises in rear storage areas, and small room in rear area. Instructed to organize and remove items six inches from floor to prevent rodent harborage.