ROSELAND FOOD & LIQUOR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVERED FOOD NOT IN SOUND CONDITION WHILE ON DISPLAY 3 BAGS OF CHIPS GNAWED IN TO (7/8oz OF FUNYANS, 3/4oz OF FLAMMIN HOTS AND 3/4oz OF WHITE CHEDDAR POP CORN). ALSO NOTE MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE BOX. CITATION #7-38-005. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BAGS OF CHIPS.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE DISPLAY BOX WHERE CHIPS ARE STORED. OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON MIDDLE DISPLAY SHELVING UNDERNEATH CHIP RACK. NOTED 45 MICE DROPPINGS AT THE BOTTOM SHELF NEXT TO THE CHIP DISPLAY. NOTED 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. NOTED 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED OVER 20 LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO REMOVE SANITIZE AND ELIIMINATE THE PEST PROBLEM, ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLE (SLICED) AND SERVED SUCH AS DELI MEAT. CITATION ISSUED # 7-38-012. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE DELI COUNTER.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE AND DISPLAY SHELVING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND DROPPINGS.

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: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

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: NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS AND VENT COVERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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: NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS AND VENT COVERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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.