CARNICERIA LA VILLA NO. 2 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT RAT DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS ALONG EQUIPMENTS AND IN CLUTTERED CORNERS ALONG THE WALLS OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS IN SOUTH END OF CLUTTERED BASEMENT NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS EVENLY LOCATED IN THE REAR ADDITIONAL DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FAUCET TO DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SUCH THAT IT REACHES ALL COMPARTMENTS EVENLY AND REPAIR HEAVY WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH SAID 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN..SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2135902 DATED: 01/23/2018. 31 OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEN TWO COOLERS OR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE KNIVES AND PROPERLY STORE THEM. OBSERVED A STYROFOAM CUP USED AS SCOOP FOR SEASONING AND STORED INSIDE BULK SEASONING CONTAINER IN TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE A STYROFOAM CUP AND PROVIDE PROPER UTENSILS WITH HANDLE. 04/23/2018 32 OBSERVED NOT SEALED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNDER THE COUNTERTOP AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SAID SHELVES INSIDE TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND PAINT/SEAL THE RAW WOOD SHELVING. OBSERVED RUSTY DRYING RACKS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED CARDBOARDS USED AS SHELF LINERS ON DRY RACK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND IN CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. 04/23/2018 33 OBSERVED ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND MEAT SPILLS ON COOLER TRACKS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. 04/23/2018 35 OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL LOCATED NEAR CHEESE COOLER IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACE BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MEAT DEPARTMENT AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL AND MAINTAIN. 04/23/2018. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 4/11/2018. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE IN COOLERS NOT IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXTERIOR FRAME/GASKET OF WALK-IN-COOLER DOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND SECURE WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND BASEMENT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON AT NORTH WEST CORNER WALL OF THE MEAT DEPT AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AT REAR TAQUERIA AND MEAT DEPT TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SINKS MUST BE LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST POT/PAN USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION AND MAINTAIN.

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: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SINKS MUST BE LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST POT/PAN USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION AND MAINTAIN.

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.