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

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED SALSA AND GUACAMOLE THAT IS MADE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, ETC.

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: 6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE CEILING TILES, WALLS AND ON AND AROUND THE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN THE RETAIL FOOD AREA AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 2 HOUSE FLIES LANDING ON CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 OBSERVED STAINED AND HEAVILY SCORED CUTTING BOARDS BEING USED IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA, MEAT CUTTING AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

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: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TAQUERIA PREP COOLER AND THE SHELF ABOVE THE BACK WALL OF THE MEAT CUTTING AREA.

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: 5-205.15 THE COLD WATER HANDLE IS MISSING FROM THE FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE TAQUERIA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 THE COLD WATER HANDLE IS MISSING FROM THE FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE TAQUERIA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO 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.