CASA HERNANDEZ 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 APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; CORNERS OF EXIT DOOR IN REAR, BY THE BIKES STORED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN REAR, CORNERS OF TOOL ROOM IN REAR, AND CORNERS OF FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY., 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE DEEP FREEZER IN REAR. ALSO PAINT OR STAIN RAW WOOD RACKS IN STORAGE ROOM, USE OF CARDBOARD IS PROHIBITED IN COOLERS. GROCERY BAGS ARE PROHIBITED FOR USE OF STORING FOOD, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. RUST ON DRAIN BOARD ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK, AND CUTTING BOARD NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, COVERED WITH BLACK GROOVES. MAINTAIN SAME.

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: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS; SLICER, AND MEAT GRINDER. 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: OBSERVED DAMAGED OR DIRTY FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS;WALK-IN COOLER, REAR PREP AREA, AND AN OLD COOLER ADJACENT TO THE MEAT COUNTER BEING USED AS DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. PEELING PAINT IN THE MANAGER'S OFFICE, HOLE IN WALL (BOTTOM) NEXT TO DEEP FREEZER IN REAR. STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. ALSO IN SAME TOILET ROOM, REMOVE TAPE FROM CEILING BEING USED TO COVERING HOLES OF EXPOSED PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED EXPOSED WATER LINE FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER BEING STRETCHED THROUGH A WALL TO THE DRY STORAGE AREA. THE WATER LINE IS DRIPPING INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND INSTALL WATER LINE AS REQUIRED BY CITY CODE, 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: OBSERVED EXPOSED WATER LINE FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER BEING STRETCHED THROUGH A WALL TO THE DRY STORAGE AREA. THE WATER LINE IS DRIPPING INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND INSTALL WATER LINE AS REQUIRED BY CITY CODE, 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.