FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
CASA HERNANDEZ Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
February 24, 2025
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License #1047126
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: WE OBSERVED TCS FOOD COOKED CARNITAS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 48.8F TO 50F. COLD PRODUCTS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW . PER MANAGER STATEMENT CARNITAS WAS COOKED ON 2-23-2025.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURE: POUND 7,VALUE 62.93. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #37
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS MUST HAVE LABELD WITH A COMMOMN NAME
Why This Matters
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
Food Code Requirement
All food properly labeled with required information.
Specific Requirements
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-202.18
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALUMINUM FOIL IS USED INSIDE THE BUTCHER DISPLAY CASE.FOIL IS ATTACHED AT DRAIN UNIT ABOVE FOOD,MUST REMOVE AND INSTALL A DRAIN HOSE. PRESENTLY NOT LEAKING.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN BUTCHERS'S AREA. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN BUTCHERS'S AREA. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection