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

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE CARNITAS/CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL HOT-HOLDING AND COLD-HOLDING UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND THE LABELS ON THE "TIA GABY" FLAN LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER REACH IN DAIRY COOLER WITHOUT A LIST OF INGREDIANTS, NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS, AND NAME/PLACE OF DISTRIBUTOR. MUST PROVIDE.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON VARIOUS PRODUCE (ONIONS, POMEGRANATE, ORANGES, GRAPES, TOMATILLOS, ETC.) IN THE CUSTOMER SHOPPING AREA LOCATED NEXT TO THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES, REMOVE ACTIVITY, AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND TONGS FOR THE CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE BREAD STORED IN A DIRTY CARDBOARD CONTAINER. MUST STORE TONGS IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD RESIDUE BUILD UP ON THE GASKETS LOCATED ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE TAQUERIA. FOUND HEAVY OLD MEAT AND DIRT ACCUMULATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SLIDING GLASS DOOR TRACKS ON THE MEAT DEPARTMENT DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE DRAINAGE PIPE ON THE REAR DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE CUSTOMER UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE CUSTOMER UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.