Adom African Market

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed evidence of rodent infestation on the premises. Observed approximately 75 mouse droppings ounder unsed shelves. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority #7-38-020(a).

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Noted rear prep area not properly protected and enclosed. Instructed to provide additional barriers to properly protect the prep area from possible contamination. If rear storage area being converted to employee stock room, must provide barrier and or sinage to protect from possible contamination.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Multi use equipment (meat trays) on site unable to submerge in basins of 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide 3-compartment sink with basins large enough to fully submerge multi use equipment priority foundation 7-38-025

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed mop in a position that does not allow to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Instructed to paint utility closet and furnace room bare drywall.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed dirty shelving throughout store with rodent rub marks. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Observed no person in charge with valid Chicago food sanitation certificate.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods without original city of Chicago food service manager and certificate on site. (raw fish and other seafood. Also, hot holding fish and rice) informed person in charge city of Chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed the following sinks not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at prep handsink (63f) and an employee washroom handsink (63f). Instructed person in charge hot water at all hand-washing sinks must be at least 100f. Service technician arrived on site and now all sinks are maintained between 102f - 105f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no hanwashing signage at employee restroom washbowl or handsink at dishwash prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Food obtained from approved source

Observed approximately three containers of oxtails, rice, and bread dough for sale in the facility from an unknown unapproved source in rear of store. Also observed dried king fish for sale with no labels or proof of source. Instructed manager to discard and denature said items and to always purchase all food items from an approved source and approved facility. Manager discarded said items during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005 - cos.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed evidence of rodent infestation on the premises. Observed approximately 150 mouse droppings on windowsills, along walls, inside refrigeration motor housing, on food equipment and throughout the store. Also observed approximately 100 rat droppings in the rear storage area under unsed shelves and throughout area. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Also observe approximately 20-30 large flies throughout premises. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of all three rear exit doors. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed food containers stored on the floor inthrough out the store and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Noted rear prep area not properly protected and enclosed. Instructed to provide additional barriers to properly protect the prep area from possible contamination. If rear storage area being converted to employee stock room, must provide barrier and or sinage to protect from possible contamination.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed raw wood shelves, front counter floor, and fixtures throughout the store. Instructed to seal or paint to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Whole produce display must be sealed with food safe product.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed food debris and spills on shelving, in display cases, on meat slicers and meat saw, inside coolers ad freezers, and on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of all coolers including motor housing, window sills and all surfaces to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Must maintain at all times.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed unused shelving and pallets piled up on floors throughout premises. Also noted clutter on windowsills, behind the front register, in the mopsink closet, in the furnace room, in storage areas, on the sales floor and throughout premises. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage. Also instructed to remove bbq grill from premises.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.