CASA HERNANDEZ Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND A LARGE POT OF CHORIZO MEAT MARINATING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,PRODUCTS TEMPERATURE OF 47.6F TO 48.2F,CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER/OWNER STATED CHORIZO MEAT WAS MIXED WITH OTHER INGREDIENT YESTERDAY, HOWEVER NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUND 200,VALUE 500. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT MAINTAINED: WASTE WATER(GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS) IS BACKING UP INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON,ALSO STANDING WATER REMAINS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENTS ,NOT ABLE TO DRAIN. CEASED AND DESIST BUTCHER'S AND COOKING OPERATION, NO COOKING WILL BE DONE OR SELLING OF ANY PRODUCTS FROM BUTCHER'S AREA. WILL RETURN IN 48 HOURS TO RECHECK THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 AT 10:15am OWNER WAS ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM,NO WASTE WATER IS BACKING UP,AND WATER FROM COMPARTMENTS PROPERLY DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESUME REGULAR OPERATION AFTER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS ARE WASHED,CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: WE OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ON SHELVES,UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS. OBSERVED OPENED GREEN BLOCK AND CHEWED PIECES OF PESTICIDE ON FLOOR BEHIND PIPE IN PREP/ DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,PESTICIDE BLOCK MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE BOX BAIT.OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED FOUND OPENED BLOCK WINDOW WITH BROKEN MESH OF THE DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND RODENT/INSECT PROOFED DOOR AND WINDOW. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREA. SAID SHELVES ARE DIRTY WITH DRY BLOOD, FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER UNKNOWN PARTICLES,INSTRUCTED TO PAINT ALL SHELVES MENTIONED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE THIRD WASHROOM NOT IN USE,HOWEVER IS USED FOR STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOILET BOWL AND CAP WASTE FLOOR DRAIN.BUSINESS HAS TWO OTHER OPERABLE WASHROOMS ON PREMISES

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: OBSERVED UNEVEN AND BROKEN FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO RELACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON_ABSORBENT MATERIAL.SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR AREA, SPECIALLY UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS. SOUTH- EAST STORAGE AREA HAS ACCUMULATE ITEMS INCLUDED TIRE,TOOLS ETC,ON FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR, FOR PROPER CLEANING.

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: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM METAL CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

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: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS INSTALLED AT WATER PIPE OF THE MOP SINK ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING AT HOT WATER HANDLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE BUTCHER'S AREA.

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: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS INSTALLED AT WATER PIPE OF THE MOP SINK ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING AT HOT WATER HANDLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE BUTCHER'S AREA.

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.