CARNICERIA LA MEJOR PRODUCE, INC. Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND GUACAMOLE, GEEN SALSA, PICO DE GALLO AND RED SALSA AT THE REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNITS NOTPROPERLY DATED AND LABELED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE/REPAIR OXIDIZED EXTREMELY RUSTY SHELVING RACK INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PORTION OF THE STORE. ABOVE FOUND IN POOR REPAIR.

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 MEAT GRINDERS AND OTHER MEAT CUTTING EQUIPMENT AT THE MEAT/DELI SERIVCE AREA.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR/SEAL HOLE SMALL HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE ACROSS FROM THE REAR RECEIVING DOOR AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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: MUST REPAIR/SEAL HOLE SMALL HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE ACROSS FROM THE REAR RECEIVING DOOR AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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.