ROSELAND FOOD & LIQUOR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: OBSERVED 6" OR MORE OF STANDING BLACK FOWL SMELLING WASTE WATER/RAW SEWAGE IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE AND FIND SOURCE. CRITICAL CITATION #7-38-030.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: NOTED INFESTATION OF RAT DROPPINGS THROUGH OUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT. NOTED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: CHIP DISPLAY BOXES,UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR AND FOOD AND LIQUOR STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT,ON FLOOR NEXT TO MICROWAVE,ON FLOOR UNDER MOP SINK,UNDER 5- DOOR COOLER AND STAIR CASE ON SALES FLOOR.ALSO.OPEN RODENT BAIT SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR.NO PEST CONTROL LICENSE INSIDE OF LOG BOOK OBSERVED SEVERAL BAGS OF CHIPS(9) AND SUPER DONUT(5) GNAWED INTO ON THE DISPLAY AREA SHELVING. ALSO RAT DROPPINGS NOTED INSIDE OF CHIP DISPLAY BOXES.APPX."3/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LICENSE. CRITICAL CITATION #7-38-020

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE YARD NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER OF BOXES,CRATES,GARDEN HOSE,BUCKETS,GARBAGE BAGS PILED UP ON GROUND AND AGAINST BUILDING .POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS,FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL REACH IN COOLERS,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES.MUST DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA.

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: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND ENCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MOLDED WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING.MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM WALLS AND VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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: NOTED THE FAUCET ON THE MOP SINK IS MISSING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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: NOTED THE FAUCET ON THE MOP SINK IS MISSING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.