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: NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER AISLE SHELVING WHERE BAGS OF SUGAR IS LOCATED AND 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS AT DRY STORAE AREA NEAR DISPLAY WINDOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT THEIR PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND TO CLEAN UP MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE WHERE DROPPINGS WERE LOCATED. 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: NOTED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION#32 RUST ON DRAINBOARD ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, VIOLATION#34DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WALK IN COOLER,REAR PREP AREA AND OLD COOLER ADJACENT TO MEAT COUNTER BEING USED FOR STORAGE.MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. SEE REPORT#1631843 DATED 2/18/2016 AND REPORT#16316332 DATED 2/11/16 SERIOUS VIOLATION-7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED BROKEN GLSASS DOOR AT TWO DOOR DISPLAY REFIGERATION UNIT AT REAR OF AISLE AREA NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

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: FLOOR UNDER REPACKAGING TABLE AREA MISSING FLOOR TILES THESE TILES NEED TO BE REPLACED.

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 UNDER REPACKAGING TABLE AREA MISSING FLOOR TILES THESE TILES NEED TO BE REPLACED.

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.