FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
EL MILAGRO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
November 14, 2014
Canvass
License #43513
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
Inspection Summary
This grocery store was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on November 14, 2014. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Fail outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 2 (Medium), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 2 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #6
CRITICAL
Violation Details
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANLDER. FEMALE EMPLOYEE EATING MASA (USED HAND TO PICK UP, PLACED IN MOUTH, AND EATING) WHILE PREPARING, HANDLING AND SERVING MASA (OPEN FOOD) TO CUSTOMERS. ALSO SAME EMPLOYEE WITH EXCESSIVE PINK, WATERY EYES, AND RUBBING EYES WHILE HANDLING MASA. EMPLOYEE STATES HAS SINUS INFECTION AND CRYING. INSTD MGR TO HAVE EMPLOYEE REFRAIN FROM WORKING/HANDLING FOOD WHEN ILL. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL.
Why This Matters
Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.
Food Code Requirement
Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Specific Requirements
Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-301.11, 2-301.12, 2-301.14
Violation #6
CRITICAL
Violation Details
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANLDER. FEMALE EMPLOYEE EATING MASA (USED HAND TO PICK UP, PLACED IN MOUTH, AND EATING) WHILE PREPARING, HANDLING AND SERVING MASA (OPEN FOOD) TO CUSTOMERS. ALSO SAME EMPLOYEE WITH EXCESSIVE PINK, WATERY EYES, AND RUBBING EYES WHILE HANDLING MASA. EMPLOYEE STATES HAS SINUS INFECTION AND CRYING. INSTD MGR TO HAVE EMPLOYEE REFRAIN FROM WORKING/HANDLING FOOD WHEN ILL. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL.
Why This Matters
Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.
Food Code Requirement
Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Specific Requirements
Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-301.11, 2-301.12, 2-301.14
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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