ROTHSCHILD LIQUORS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Liquor

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED BLACK, SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE CUBES USED FOR PUBLIC CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE CUBES, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. HELD FOF INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4TH INCH GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR. FOUND 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BRANDY STORAGE, REAR DESK, AROUND HOLE IN WALL BY COLT 45 STORAGE, THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE ROOMS, UNDER, AROUND PALLETS, ON TOP OF SOME PALLETS, UNDER, INSIDE, AND BETWEEN FRONT STORAGE LEDGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE AREAS. OBSERVED FLY STRIP WITH DEAD FLIES HANGING FROM WIRE BY ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO, FOUND OPEN BAIT GREEN POISON PELLETS BY UNUSED REGISTERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN ENCLOSED BOX. SERIOUS 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES IN REAR, SIDE STORAGE AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED AND PAINT RUSTY RACKS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AT ALL STORAGE AREAS.

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 AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT, FAN GUARD COVERS, STORAGE SHELVES, AND INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS BY LOTTERY MACHINE TO REMOVE DIRT BUILDUP.

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: SEAL OPENING AT WALL BASE AT COLT 45 BEER STRORAGE, CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN BEER WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN VENT IN TOILET ROOM TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTERED IN STORAGE AREAS, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL, REMOVE POP CRATES BEING USED TO STORE STOCK ITEMS.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTERED IN STORAGE AREAS, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL, REMOVE POP CRATES BEING USED TO STORE STOCK ITEMS.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.