STEWART LIQUORS INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE AT ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES. EMPLOYEE STATES HOT WATER IS TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE AT ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWL TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THIS TIME.

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: FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND MEASURED 2 INCH GAP UNDER REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. 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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, DISPLAY/STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND REAR STORAGE, WINDOW LEDGES,

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND LIGHT FIXTURES, PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS. MISSING BASEBOARD AT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND LIGHT FIXTURES, PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS. MISSING BASEBOARD AT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME.

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.