LA AZTECA PRODUCE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BOTTOM OF CONDENSER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH PEELING CHIPPING PAINT. RESTORE BOTTOM OF CONDENSER WITHIN WALK IN COOLER TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. THE FLOOR DIRECTLY OUTSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IS IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS OF WASHROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER LEAKING INTO LARGE BUCKET. REPAIR CONDENSER AND ABATE LEAKING CONDITION.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED THERMOMETER INSIDE MEAT COOLER IN DISREPAIR. PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMTER AND MAINTAIN.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED THERMOMETER INSIDE MEAT COOLER IN DISREPAIR. PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMTER AND MAINTAIN.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.