ROSELAND FOOD & LIQUOR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND A TWO DOOR COOLER STORING MILK, BUTTER, MARGARINE AND EGGS AT AN IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.4F. INSTRUCTED THAT THE TWO DOOR UNIT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REPAIRED; MUST NOT USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 A ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 55F IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #2: 4 DOZEN EGGS @ $1.99 EACH, 13 GALLONS OF WHOLE MILK AT $3.99 EACH, 4 1/2 GALLONS OF MILK AT $2.99 EACH, 5 LBS OF BUTTER @ $3.99 EACH AND 20 LBS OF MARGARINE @ $1.79 EACH. TOTAL VALUE $127.54 TOTAL LBS. 60. ALL PRODUCT DISGARDED BY MANAGER. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005B1

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED SIXTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELF BEHIND THE POTATO CHIPS, ON THE SHELF IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR, AND IN THE BASEMENT ON SEVERAL STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT BY THE HOT WATER TANK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE MOUSE AND CLEAN ALL AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. RECOMMENDED THAT THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE THE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

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 CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY OR A CITY OF CHICAGO VALID CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED FOR THE SALE OF SLICED READY TO EAT DELI MEAT AND CHEESE. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE/MANAGER ARE REQUIRED TO BE ON DUTY WHILE THESE READY TO EAT PRODUCTS ARE SLICED AND SOLD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, STORAGE AREA AND ON SELLING FLOOR UNDER SHELVES.

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: CLEAN FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN STORE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED MOLDED WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT FROM PREVIOUS FLOODING ACCORDING TO OWNER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS/CEILING OR REPLACE WITH FRESH PLASTER.

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: CLEAN FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN STORE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED MOLDED WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT FROM PREVIOUS FLOODING ACCORDING TO OWNER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS/CEILING OR REPLACE WITH FRESH PLASTER.

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.