PASS
Risk 1 (High)
LA CASA DEL PUEBLO INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
January 14, 2013
Complaint
License #31675
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN ALL FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL WALK-IN UNITS TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR PANEL OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER UNIT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN IN STORAGE AREAS WHERE NEEDED ON FIRST FLOOR, SECOND FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA WHERE WALK-IN UNITS ARE LOCATED. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN WALK-IN UNIT WHERE MILK IS STORED.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: VENT FAN COVER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, REPLACE WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN CEILING AND LIGHT SHEILDS IN WALK-IN UNITS WHERE NEEDED THAT HAVE DUST FROM FANS. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE ON LOWER WALL OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. SOME RUST SPOTS OBSERVED ON CEILING OF SOME WALK-IN UNITS; PAINT WHERE NEEDED.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: VENT FAN COVER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, REPLACE WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN CEILING AND LIGHT SHEILDS IN WALK-IN UNITS WHERE NEEDED THAT HAVE DUST FROM FANS. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE ON LOWER WALL OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. SOME RUST SPOTS OBSERVED ON CEILING OF SOME WALK-IN UNITS; PAINT WHERE NEEDED.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
Call 311 or File Online
More Information
CDPH Food Protection