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THE CELLAR

3106 N HARLEM AVE · Chicago, IL 60634

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THE CELLAR on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1329643

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CELLAR · 3106 N HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor in walk in cooler under shelving/pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
557454

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CELLAR · 3106 N HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
585905

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CELLAR · 3106 N HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: Evidence of rodent infestation found through-out premises. Found 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. Dead, decaying mouse under display shelf. Also, outer openings not rodent or insect proofed. Rear exit doors not rodent proofed at bottom. Instructed to rodent proofed door 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. Must update information in log book.

  • 29

    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/under shelves and cooler and washroom. -35 Must clean walls, ceiling of washroom. -37 Must change worn out spring door of toilet. -40 Must provide thermometer in all coolers.

  • 32

    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.

  • 35

    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.

  • 38

    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.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecessary clutter (tire, buckets, weeds etc) outside rear of premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles and debris. Keep area clean. Also, remove all unnecessary and unused items (hubcaps etc)from inside premises. Store all else to prevent pest harborage and to facilitate cleaning.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
585803

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CELLAR · 3106 N HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 13

    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.

  • 26

    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.

  • 29

    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.

  • 32

    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.

  • 35

    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.

  • 38

    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.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecessary clutter (crates, buckets, weeds etc) outside rear of premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles and debris. Keep area clean. Also, remove all unnecessary and unused items (hubcaps,old/dirty shelves, machines etc)from inside premises. Store all else to prevent pest harborage and to facilitate cleaning.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1574603.

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