GRANADO'S SUPERMERCADO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED PRODUCE NOT IN SAFE CONDITIONS. NOTED FOOD ITEMS WITH VISIBLE GREY FUZZ AND MOLD LIKE BLACK PATCHES ON SURFACES OF TOMATOES, CAULIFLOWER, LETTUCE, PARSLEY, HOTDOGS, SLICED CHEESE. ALL ITEMS WERE STORED IN COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN GROCERY AREA. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD SALSA VERDE AND SOUR CREAM WITHOUT LABELS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT GROCERY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATES AS REQUIRED. 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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK SEASONINGS AND SPICES STORED THROUGHOUT BUTCHER AREA WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD RODENT ON STICKY TRAP IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED PRODUCE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT AS WELL AS WAREHOUSE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SHELVING TO STORE FOODS 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVING RACKS LOCATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS OF NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET NECK LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR NEAR 3 SMALL STOVES (COOK RITE) . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FLOOR IN WAREHOUSE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN SAID AREA TO PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR PESTS.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FLOOR IN WAREHOUSE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN SAID AREA TO PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR PESTS.

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.