CARNICERIA LA MEJOR PRODUCE, INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS NOT PRESENT ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED IN MEAT PREPARATION AREA (SLICING DELI MEATS). A PERSON THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CARDBOARDS USED AS FLOORING IN MEAT PREP-AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH FLOORING THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CARDBOARDS USED AS FLOORING IN MEAT PREP-AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH FLOORING THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.