CASA HERNANDEZ Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: WE(BUTCHER,CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER AND MYSELF) OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER NOT MAINTAINING.EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSER UNIT WHICH ICE IS DANGLING FROM UNIT AND DRIPPING ON TO FOOD(MEAT,LUNCH MEAT,FISH ETC),MUST OF THE FOOD WAS COVERED.OBSERVED RUSTY ALUMINUM FOIL INSIDE THE UNIT SHAPED HAS A FUNNEL FROM THE UNIT TO A DRAIN HOLE,EVEN DRAIN HOSE IS FROZEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT. INTERIOR OF LID LINER OF WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR,EXPOSED INSULATION AND LID LINER IS TAPED TO LID,OPENED FOOD(PART OF LAMB,FISH ETC)INSIDE THE SAID UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID LINER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL,ALSO FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: WE(BUTCHER,CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLE AND MY SELF)OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES AT REAR STORAGES.UNDER THE SHELVES AT FIRST STORAGE AREA,ON TOP THE SHELF AT SECOND STORAGE AREA SOUTH-EAST CORNER AND UNDER THE ORANGE PLASTIC CRATES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SANITIZE FOOD SHELVES.APPROX 30 DROPPINGS ON PREMISES.UNABLE TO CHECK FLOOR ACROSS FROM TOOLS STORAGE DUE TO TIRE PUMP UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATED 6" OFF THE PREMISES ITEMS NEEDED.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: FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS. INTERIOR OF LID LINER OF WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR,EXPOSED INSULATION AND LID LINER IS TAPED TO LID,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID LINER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. WASTE LINE CONNECTION FROM WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.PRESENTLY WATER FROM UNIT DRAINS ON TOP THE SHELF AND FLOOR KNIFES ARE STORED INSIDE A DIRTY BUCKET IN BUTCHER'S AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. A DOOR SEPARATES BUTCHER'S AREA AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO LEAVE DOOR OPEN,REMOVE DOOR OR INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BUTCHER'S AREA,UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ENCRUSTED BLOOD ON TOP THE SHELVES, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE SATURATED WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE SAID TILES. EXCESS GRIMES ON PIECE OF RUG ON TOP THE WOOD BETWEEN THE TWO PREP AREAS THAT IS USED FOR DELIVERY,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE SATURATED WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE SAID TILES. EXCESS GRIMES ON PIECE OF RUG ON TOP THE WOOD BETWEEN THE TWO PREP AREAS THAT IS USED FOR DELIVERY,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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.