Midwest Food Mart

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Inspections

1. Feb 25, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 9 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     SAFE UNADULTERATED AND HONESTLY PRESENTED

     -Sausages with use by date of 12/6/24 were observed to have a white substance growing inside the packaging (found in cooler #9). -Bags of shredded cheese observed to have melted together and resolidified in one clump (found in cooler #9). -Pizzas, bacon, pot pies, and popsicles in the chest freezer showed signs of temperature abuse and are not maintained frozen in the chest freezer.

     Correction: Discard unsafe, adulterated or not honestly presented food items. Action Taken: Items were discarded.

     Code 3-101.11

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Gallons of milk stored under raw shell eggs.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination. Action Taken: Eggs and milk were discarded due to temperature abuse in the cooler. Education provided on refrigerator storage.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PACKAGE INTEGRITY

     -Open bottles of tea observed for sale on a shelf. -Open package of cream cheese and open package of sweets house desserts on a cooler shelf for sale. -Bulging soda cans are on shelves and inside coolers for sale.

     Correction: Discard any damaged boxes with food that is potentially contaminated or adulterated.

     Code 3-202.15

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED - FROZEN FOOD

     Pizza rolls and alfredo with "keep frozen" instructions are being held in the cooler above freezing temperature.

     Correction: Adjust procedures so that food that is frozen in a freezer is maintained frozen while being stored. Action Taken: Items were discarded.

     Code 3-501.11

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED - STANDARDS OF IDENTITY

     Popsicles in the chest freezer are not labeled for individual sale.

     Correction: Comply with federal standards of identity requirements for packaged foods. Product shall be placed on hold.

     Code 3-601.11

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Interior of both operational coolers were soiled with dirt, soda/juice, and mildew-like accumulations on the door gaskets.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

     The exterior door in the front of the store is not tight-fitting.

     Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core

     DESIGNATED AREAS - EMPLOYEE ACCOMODATIONS - EATING/DRINKING/SMOKING

     Employee food stored in coolers amongst customer food for sale.

     Correction: Provide an area for employees to eat and drink that does not contaminate food, equipment, linens, single-use and single service articles.

     Code 6-403.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

     Rodent droppings observed on and underneath dry food shelves, and on unused deli case.

     Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment.

     Code 6-501.111 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     CONTROLLING PESTS - HARBORAGE CONDITIONS

     Area next to the check out counter contains unnecessary items and equipment which provide harborage conditions for insects and rodents.

     Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from this area to minimize harborage for pests.

     Code 6-501.111 (D)

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The floors throughout the facility were covered with sticky residue.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12

   • Not serious Core

     PUBLIC RESTROOMS -CONTROL AND SUPERVISION

     Public toilet rooms are not being maintained in a clean condition.

     Correction: Clean public restrooms. Restrooms are the responsibility of the food establishment operator.

     Code 8-201.11

2. Jun 12, 2024 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     6/7/2024- Cooler #5-6 not maintaining temperature of 41*F. Coolers #5-9 and #13-16 are not maintaining a temperature of 41*F or below.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

3. Jun 7, 2024 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 3 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     6/7/2024- Cooler #5-6 not maintaining temperature of 41*F. Coolers #5-9 and #13-16 are not maintaining a temperature of 41*F or below.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     1. Wall behind mop sink is made of absorbent material. 2. Floor tiles throughout facility are damaged. 3. Mop sink room and bathroom base coves have holes in corner. 4. Void spaces in walls in mop sink room.

     Correction: 1. Install FRP behind mop sink up to 8 feet high, and under the mop hangers. 2. Repair floor tiles throughout the facility that are damaged. 3. Repair base coving in mop sink room and bathroom. 4. Repair void spaces in walls with approved materials. Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject

     Code 6-101.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

     There is a gap under the front exterior door which could be the source for the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Correction: Replace the door sweep so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)

4. Jun 4, 2024 Pre-inspection · 1 priority, 7 core
   • Serious Priority

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SEPARATION

     Chemicals for sale on shelf next to beverages.

     Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored away from food, equipment and single service items by spacing or partitioning.

     Code 7-201.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FIXED , SPACING OR SEALING - INSTALLATION

     Mop sink is not sealed to the wall.

     Correction: Seal mop sink to the wall using silicone or caulk.

     Code 4-402.11

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Coolers #5-9 and #13-16 are not maintaining a temperature of 41*F or below.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of racks in beverage coolers and wire shelving in coolers are soiled.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED

     Bathroom used by males and females is not provided with a covered waste receptacle.

     Correction: Provide a covered waste receptacle in female bathroom for use with sanitary napkins.

     Code 5-501.17

   • Not serious Core

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     1. Wall behind mop sink is made of absorbent material. 2. Floor tiles throughout facility are damaged. 3. Mop sink room and bathroom base coves have holes in corner. 4. Void spaces in walls in mop sink room.

     Correction: 1. Install FRP behind mop sink up to 8 feet high, and under the mop hangers. 2. Repair floor tiles throughout the facility that are damaged. 3. Repair base coving in mop sink room and bathroom. 4. Repair void spaces in walls with approved materials. Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject

     Code 6-101.11

   • Not serious Core

     TOILET FACILITIES - ENCLOSED

     Toilet room is not provided with a tight fitting, self-closing door.

     Correction: Provide a self- closing door mechanism on bathroom door to provide a tight fitting, self closing door.

     Code 6-202.14

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

     There is a gap under the front exterior door which could be the source for the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Correction: Replace the door sweep so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)