ROSELAND FOOD & LIQUOR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED UNSAFE AND CONTAMINATED FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION STORED ON THE RETAIL STORE SHELVES. OBSERVED SEVERAL CHIP AND SNACK BAGS THAT HAVE BEEN GNAWED BY RODENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOODS MUST BE SAFE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B.

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.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR FREEZER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 66.7F. THE UNIT WAS EMPTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FREEZER AT 0F AND BELOW. 2 DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE FREEZER REMAINS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1445329 ON 7/15/15 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPPINGS ON THE RETAIL AISLE SHELVES WHERE POTATO CHIPS AND SNACKS ARE STORED AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED OVER 200 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA INSIDE THE MOP SINK AND IN THE WASHROOM. 10 LIVE HOUSE FLIES WERE ALSO OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. 20 DRAIN FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE MOUSE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RODENT AND FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY MUST BE ELIMINATED. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL EXTERIOR DOORS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER.

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: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MEAT SLICER. CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES ALONG THE AISLES, ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL SINKS, CABINETS, INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR FREEZER.

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: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, STORAGE AREA AND ON SELLING FLOOR UNDER SHELVES. 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.

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. REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE WATER LEAKS IN THE BASEMENT.

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. REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE WATER LEAKS IN THE BASEMENT.

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.