CALUMET FOOD & LIQUOR INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: STANDING RAW SEWAGE ACCUMULATION (OVER 1 FOOT) THRU-OUT BASEMENT, INADEQUATE PLUMBING NOTED. OPEN MAIN SEWER LINE IN BASEMENT CAUSING ADDITIONAL SEWAGE AND ACCUMULATION WHEN PLUMBING USED (TOILET, WASTE DRAIN LINES FROM COOLER). FOUL ODOR NOTED THRU-OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL SEWAGE/WASTE AND REMOVE FOUL ODOR. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OVER 20 LIVE FLIES (HOUSE AND DRAIN FLIES) NOTED THRU-OUT PREMISES. OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOLERS AND ALONG WALLBASE. FRONT DOUBLE DOORS AND SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, GAPS NOTED INBETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL INSECTS/DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, DISPLAY AND STORAGE SHELVES, FRONT COUNTER, ETC.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOLERS, PALLETS, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.