THE CELLAR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: Evidence of rodent infestation found through-out premises. Found hundreds of mice droppings under display shelves, in rear storage room, under 2 compartment sink, at front register areas, in front closet, on electrical boxes and along wallbases. Also, outer openings not rodent or insect proofed. Front and rear exit doors not rodent proofed at bottom. Instructed to rodent proofed doors to prevent rodent and insect entry. Must have licensed pest control service premises and provide current service invoice with all required documents. Critical citation issued 7-38-020. Last pest control service report dated 7/23/10. Must update information in log book.

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: Hot running water not provided under city pressure. Premises has 6 gallon hot water tank, outlet pipe cool to the touch. Instructed that establishment must provide hot running water under city pressure at all times at all sinks. Serious citation issued, 7-38-030.

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violations not corrected from 7-24-2009, report # 156571: -33 Must clean all shelves, coolers shelves, toilet bowl and utility sink. -34 Must clean floors behind shelves and cooler and washroom. -35 Must clean walls, ceiling of washroom. -37 Must change worn out spring ddor of toilet. -40 Must provide thermometer in all coolers. Serious citation issued, 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: No raised shelving in walk-in cooler, beer/liquor stored on floor. Must provide raised shelving to keep product 6 inches off floor.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ventilation covers wall and ceiling not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Clean and repair walls through-out, seal all holes and openings.

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: No running water on leftside of hand sink in toilet room. Instructed to provide hot and cold running water. Handsink in toilet room leaking at bottom drainline. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.

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: No running water on leftside of hand sink in toilet room. Instructed to provide hot and cold running water. Handsink in toilet room leaking at bottom drainline. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.

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.