ROSELAND FOOD & LIQUOR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO HANDSOAP WAS AVAILABLE AT THE WASHROOM HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HANDSOAP IN THE WASHROOM AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE RETAIL AISLE SHELVES WHERE POTATO CHIPS AND SNACKS ARE STORED AND A DEAD MOUSE IN THE GLUEBOARD ON THE SHELF. ALSO, OBSERVED 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE CABINETS BEHIND THE DELI COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPPINGS. ALSO OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES, HOUSE FLIES AND DRAIN FLIES IN THE DELI FOOD PREP AREA, WASHROOM AND BASEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN ALL AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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 CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES SLICES DELI MEATS AND CHEESES AND HAVE OPEN PACKAGES OF BOTH MEATS AND CHEESES STORED IN THE DELI CASE AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6/24/15 WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MEAT SLICER. CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES ALONG THE AISLES.

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: MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT.

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.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO VENTILATION FAN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE OR UNCOVER WINDOW TO ALLOW VENTILATION. FOUND NO VENTILATION OVER STOVE IN REAR OF PREMISES; MUST INSTALL PROPER VENTILATION OVER STOVE OR REMOVE STOVE FROM PREMISES.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO VENTILATION FAN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE OR UNCOVER WINDOW TO ALLOW VENTILATION. FOUND NO VENTILATION OVER STOVE IN REAR OF PREMISES; MUST INSTALL PROPER VENTILATION OVER STOVE OR REMOVE STOVE FROM PREMISES.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.