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EL PROGRESSO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

EL PROGRESSO 3937 W 31ST ST, CHICAGO 60623 Grocery Store
December 13, 2024 Canvass License #2924421
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #23
CRITICAL
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SALSA, COOKED SWEET POTATOES, AND PUMPKIN)NOT PROPERLY DATED AND STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 5 LBS OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS(PAPRIKA, ONION ) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVE STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE BEVERAGE COOLERS IN STORE AND BROKEN AND STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DISPLAY COOLERS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVE STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE BEVERAGE COOLERS IN STORE AND BROKEN AND STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DISPLAY COOLERS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections