E R & J FOOD & LIQUOR, INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED (APPROX. 40-50. IN VARIOUS AREAS ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLBASE. ALSO RAT DROPPINGS (APPROX. 20) NOTED IN 2ND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2/1/12 (673297): 32 All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING, WALLS AND CEILING IN ALL AREAS, REAR STORAGE, WASHROOM, ETC. 33- All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AND WALK-IN COOLER, DISPLAY RACKS, COUNTERS, ETC. 34- The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS (DUST, DIRT, DEBRIS, CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES). 35- The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. 36- PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN WALK-IN COOLERS. 37- INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. 41- All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2/1/12 (673297): 32 All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING, WALLS AND CEILING IN ALL AREAS, REAR STORAGE, WASHROOM, ETC. 33- All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AND WALK-IN COOLER, DISPLAY RACKS, COUNTERS, ETC. 34- The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS (DUST, DIRT, DEBRIS, CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES). 35- The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. 36- PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN WALK-IN COOLERS. 37- INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. 41- All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.