LA AZTECA PRODUCE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150LBS OF RAW MEAT INCLUDING SHRIMP, WHOLE ROASTS, FISH, SAUSAGE, AND CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.0 - 49.9F. RAW MEAT WAS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $900 WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE BUTCHER COLD HOLD UNIT AT 52F WITH TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOOD INSIDE INCLUDING APPROXIMATELY 150LBS OF RAW BEEF PORK CHICKEN AND FISH. COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED METAL SHELVING WITHIN LARGE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND GRIME. ALL METAL SHELVING MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS OF LARGE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. OBSERVED FLOORS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND CARNITAS COOKING AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN A CLEAN CONDITION.

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 NON WORKING LARGE COLD HOLDING UNIT, OBSERVED NONWORKING ICE MACHINE WITHIN STORE. REMOVE ALL NON WORKING EQUIPMENT.

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 NON WORKING LARGE COLD HOLDING UNIT, OBSERVED NONWORKING ICE MACHINE WITHIN STORE. REMOVE ALL NON WORKING EQUIPMENT.

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.