LA CIENEGA SUPER FOOD INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED INSIDE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLD ON UPPER INSIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,AND INTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE,DRIPPING ON ICE,SOURCES OF CROSS CONTAMINATION.ICE THAT IS BAGGED AND SOLD TO CUSTOMERS. MUST NOT USE ICE. ICE MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION

These activities introduce saliva and contaminants into food areas, potentially spreading bacteria and viruses to customers.

Food employees must not eat, drink, or use tobacco in food preparation areas.

Eating, drinking, tobacco use only in designated areas; Closed beverage containers with straw allowed in some areas; Proper tasting using clean utensil each time; No personal items in food prep areas.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED 40LBS OF BEEF AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.PRODUCT TEMPERATURE -76F.BEEF STORED UNDER VENTILATION HOOD ON FOIL WRAPPED PIPES,STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR UNKNOWN TIME NOT PROTECTED.FOOD NOT PROTECTED.MEAT WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY OWNER. COST APPROX $300.00 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR,BROKEN,MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE MEAT WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR

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 IN POOR REPAIR,BROKEN,MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE MEAT WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR

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.