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

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION.FOUND (2) ELECTRIC ZAPPER UNITS CONNECTED AND IN USE AT THIS TIME HANGING FROM CEILING DIRECTLY ABOVE OPEN FOODS/OVER PREP STATIONS LOCATED AT MEAT/DELI/CHICKEN ROTISSERIE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THESE UNITS MUST BE REMOVED OR RELOCATE TO A NON-FOOD AREA AND THAT OPEN FOODS MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES DURING PREPARATION,DISPLAY,SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 4 TO 6 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE MEAT/DELI/CHICKEN ROTISSERIE AREA ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.ALSO,THE REAR DOUBLE DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY AND THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID FLIES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST PROOF SAID DOORS ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FRREZERS AND REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE MILK WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PRODUCE AREA,DISPLAY COUNTERS AND ATTACHED SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE MEAT/DELI AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE 2 FLOOR,BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE 2 FLOOR,BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING 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.