Cellars Market

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen meat thawing in a plastic container in the food prep area. Management instructed to thaw tcs foods under cold running water, in the refrigerator or in the microwave as part of a continuous cooking process.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen meat thawing in a plastic container in the food prep area. Management instructed to thaw tcs foods under cold running water, in the refrigerator or in the microwave as part of a continuous cooking process.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Found the three compartment sink not maintained; sink is draining when water from one compartment is drained and waste water is been collected with a pan. Instructed management to get drainage system serviced. Priority foundation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) FOUND FLOOR TILES UNDER GREASE TRAP MISSING AND BROKEN. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS. MUST PROVIDE.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found floor tiles under grease trap missing and broken. Must provide smooth and easily cleanable floors. Must provide.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed excessive accumulated food and grease debris in the interior of the fryers, in between all cooking equipment and under the flat top grill located in the grilling/front food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors need to be re-grouted in various areas of the dish washing and rear food prep area. Instructed to make all floor surfaces smooth and easily cleanable. 6-501.114 observed old equipment being stored on shelves and not cleaned. Instructed to remove old unused equipment or clean. Observed items being stored directly on the ground in the walk in freezer and dry storage area. Instructed to store all items at least 6 inches from the ground. 6-501.12 observed accumulated food grease and dirt debris on the floors under the cooking equipment in the front food prep area. Observed food splatters on the ceiling tiles in various areas of the rear food prep area. Observed walls and floors with accumulated dirt debris by the utility sink room. Observed accumulated food and dirt debris under the rubber mats in the front food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: 4-302.13 observed no irreversible thermometer nor high temperature dish machine test strips on site for the high temperature dish machine. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed excessive accumulated food and grease debris in the interior of the fryers, in between all cooking equipment and under the flat top grill located in the grilling/front food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the coffee machines located in the front customer service/customer serving area. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors need to be re-grouted in various areas of the dish washing and rear food prep area. Instructed to make all floor surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed old equipment being stored on shelves and not cleaned. Instructed to remove old unused equipment or clean. Observed items being stored directly on the ground in the walk in freezer and dry storage area. Instructed to store all items at least 6 inches from the ground.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated food grease and dirt debris on the floors under the cooking equipment in the front food prep area. Observed food splatters on the ceiling tiles in various areas of the rear food prep area. Observed walls and floors with accumulated dirt debris by the utility sink room. Observed accumulated food and dirt debris under the rubber mats in the front food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Missing thermometer in several prep coolers, instructed to install in warmest part.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Standing water at ice maker room, instructed to keep floor dry as possible.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-203.112(b) observed facility missing thermometers for reach in cooler for facility or in disrepair. Informed person in charge to obtain and maintain thermometers for units.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(b:5)observed grab and go items egg cup, furit, pastrys,deserts, etc missing required label information allergen, weight, ingredents etc. Informed person in charge to provied proper labels for food items. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issue

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed pastrys, desert, house dressing grab and go missing required label information allergen, weight, ingredents etc. Informed person in charge to provied proper labels for food items. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issue

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in food prep kitchen heavily scored with deep grooves and stains. Must replace and maintain

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed sink stoppers in prep kitchen in disrepair. Must obtain and maintain

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors need re-grouting in dis wahing room under dish machine. Instructed to repair.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls and fan guards inside walk in cooler not clean of debris. Instructed to clean/ mantain.also uncleaned and soiled ceiling tiles in rear prep bakery area. Must replace.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: No water and handle missing at 1-compartment sink in catering order room.must repair and replace handle

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Clutter of unused food pans and equipment in gated storage area near dish washing room. Must properly organize all storage to prevent pest harborage area. Discarded anything not using

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors need re-grouting in dis wahing room under dish machine. Instructed to repair.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls and fan guards inside walk in cooler not clean of debris. Instructed to clean/ mantain.also uncleaned and soiled ceiling tiles in rear prep bakery area. Must replace.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: No water and handle missing at 1-compartment sink in catering order room.must repair and replace handle.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Clutter of unused food pans and equipment in gated storage area near dish washing room. Must properly organize all storage to prevent pest harborage area. Discarded anything not using.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Found the cutting boards in the front prep area with deep, dark grooves. Instructed to sand or replace cutting boards, must maintain smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Found the storage racks inside the walk in cooler, the can opener and the interior of the deep fryers with food, dirt and grease debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the floor drains and floors in the corners with dirt bild up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Found the ceiling tiles in the rear prep area with dirt and food on them. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Interior upper panel inside of ice machine not clean,slight build-up.must clean.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed floor drain draining slow under counter station in salad bar station.must repair.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed floor drain draining slow under counter station in salad bar station.must repair.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate food protection of foods at salad bar station during storage display and service,missing sneeze guards in two locations,(large salad bar area and.must replace adequate sneeze guards at salad bar. Serious violation issued 7-38-005a.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Interior upper panel inside of ice machine not clean,slight build-up.must clean.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed floor drain draining slow under counter station in salad bar station.must repair

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling and fan guards in produce walk in cooler not clean of debris.must clean/maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling area in dry storage pop room in poor repair,damage .must reair.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Leaky faucet handles at hand sink in dish washing room.must repair.also observed large 1- comp sink ( above plumbing removed and capped) thats used for preping in kitchen and used for dumping liquids into.must capp sewer line plumbing underneath and install prep table or fix plumbing for proper use for sink.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must properly store all multi-use and single service articles located in the compressor/water meter room.remove any multi-use containers and/or utensils from above stated area.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must repaint/replace rusty shelving racks holding all of the beef inside the walk-in cooler.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize floors under all lower shelving racks in the basement liqour storage room area to remove foods spills, debri and dust accumulation. Also must do same inside the rear storage area located next to the walk-in freezer; must remove all glue boards covered with dead insects in the building basement grease trap room. Also must elevate all bottom shevling racks in the liquor storage room 6 inches off the floor at all times.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize the exhaust hood filters at the main grilling station to remove grease accumulation. Must reapir hot water faucet handles to stay on for a minimum of 15 seconds at all hand sinks in the customer restrooms located in the basement both men's and ladies.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide working thermometers at the reach-in 3-dr refrigerator across from the cashier station.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must declutter and better organize the compressor room(water meter room) to prevent pest breeding.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Must provide all staff on premises with their illinois food handler's certification at all times. Must provide above stated document for the next routine inspection.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets in need of cleaning and replacing where worn and in poor repair. Cutting boards in prep area in need of replacing. Must correct and maintain at all times.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Ceiling in dish area in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Leak at 1 comp prep sink in salad area in need of repair. Must correct and maintain at all time

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets in need of cleaning and replacing where worn and in poor repair. Cutting boards in prep area in need of replacing. Must correct and maintain at all times.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Ceiling in dish area in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Leak at 1 comp prep sink in salad area in need of repair. Must correct and maintain at all time.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards needed in rear prep areas and all food court stations. Cutting boards worn, pitted and discolored. Must replace and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean flat top grill at front station to remove all grease build up. Must clean and maintain at all times. Drink dispensors in need of cleaning at nozzles. Must remove all build up.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors through out in need of cleaning under and around all equipment. Floors in rear storage areas, floors in nfront food court, and floors in rear prep area. All in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling at front line in need of cleaning to remove all dust and food splatter. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Lights in rear storage area in need of new light sheilkds to replace sheilds in poor repair. Must correct and maintain at all times.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Leaks at all sinks in need of repair. Must correct and maintain at all times.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All reach in coolers in need of thermometers. Must install and maintain at all times.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All unnecessary clutter in rear storage area must be removed and or organized. Must correct and maintain at all times.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean and remove food debris from interior of coolers in the rear kitchen area.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors at walk-in coolers and freezer in the lower to remove food debris.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must replace all darkened ceiling tiles at the corners in the kitchen area.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must properly store all ice scoopers in ice receptacles at all times so as to be protected until used.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must properly date/label all prepared/cooked foods, foods that have been removed from it's original packaging, etc. Inside of walk in coolers.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must replace all cutting boards with deep,dark grooves in prep areas.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the can opener and the bulk ingredient containers.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must elevate all stock items inside of the liquor storage cage at least 6" off the floor and detail clean and maintain floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment. Must keep floors dry in rear room with ice machine and mop sink.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain ceiling tiles, vents and light shields through out prep area.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must provide shields to the lights in the rear prep area, inside the meat walk in cooler and in the dish machine area.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair the leaks under the dish machine.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store all unused wash cloths in a bucket of sanitizing solution.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Found 20 small live flies in the rear prep area (by the walk in cooler), 5 in the rear dry storage by the dumpster area, 30 in the front prep areas and 10 in the dish room/rear room where ice machine is located. Instructed to remove all live activity, clean/sanitize the affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for assistance. Serious violation 7-38-020

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must properly date/label all prepared/cooked foods, foods that have been removed from it's original packaging, etc. Inside of walk in coolers.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must invert all clean multi use utensils that are stored in the dish machine area.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must replace all cutting boards with deep,dark grooves in prep areas.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the can opener and the bulk ingredient containers.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must elevate all stock items inside of the liquor storage cage at least 6" off the floor and detail clean and maintain floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment. Must keep floors dry in rear room with ice machine and mop sink.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain ceiling tiles, vents and light shields through out prep area.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must provide shields to the lights in the rear prep area, inside the meat walk in cooler and in the dish machine area.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair the leaks under the dish machine.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store all unused wash cloths in a bucket of sanitizing solution.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REACH IN PREP COOOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER GASKETS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED DUST/ICE BUILD UP 0N BACK OF PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT/ALONG WALLS AT SALAD PREPP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED UNCLEAN CEILING TILES (STAINS, FOOD DEBRIS) ABOVE MAIN PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL(BY STEAMTABLE) AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE FAUCETS LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Found unnecessary clutter stored on shelving units.(tools,pencils,etc.)

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Found no light shield at fixture main kitchen areas.