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LA CASA DEL PUEBLO INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

LA CASA DEL PUEBLO INC 1810 S BLUE ISLAND AVE, CHICAGO 60608 Grocery Store
September 15, 2011 Canvass License #31675
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND AIR CURTAINS IN THE MEAT PREP COOLER DIRTY AND SOME ARE TORN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE THE TORN ONES. FOUND RUSTY RACKS IN THE MEAT PREP COOLER AND IN THE WALKIN FREEZER 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND PAINT OR REPLACE THEM.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN FAN GUARDS IN THE WALKIN PRODUCE COOLER,WALKIN MEAT AND MILK COOLER.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. TWO WALKIN FREEZERS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN FLOORS. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE STORE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. TWO WALKIN FREEZERS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN FLOORS. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE STORE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections