GRANADO'S SUPERMERCADO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #24049432 ON 4-28-17: 18:OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR, STORAGE SHELVES AND WATER HEATER, 15 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON CARDBOARD BOXES, 5 LIVE ROACHES ON STORAGE SHELVES AND ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT, 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON BEAMS IN BASEMENT, SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, BASEMENT AND SALES AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON WINDOW LEDGE NEAR CASHIER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL PACKAGED SLICED MELONS AND DESSERTS IN DISPLAY COOLER AND FREEZER.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS TO PROPERLY AIR DRY FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. REMOVE ALL MEAT FROM GROCERY BAGS IN BASEMENT FREEZER AND PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. PROVIDE DOOR FOR FRIED PORK SKINS CASE.

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: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CUTTING BOARDS, SLICERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES UNDER CHECKSTANDS, STORAGE AND DISPLAY SHELVES.

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: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, SALES AND BASEMENT AREAS(DEAD ROACHES, DEBRIS, ETC). REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.

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: CLEAN WALL AND VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM(DUST BUILDUP). SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER IN SALES AREA, ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN PREP AREAS.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE ALL DISPLAY COOLERS, REMOVE EXCESS STOCK IN COOLERS FOR PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.