LA ESTRELLA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS (STRAINER, SPOONS, ETC.) STORED IMPROPERLY IN A LARGE ROUND COOKING POT IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND STORE PROPERLY.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MILK CRATES BEING USED TO HOUSE STORAGE OF FOOD AND PAPER GOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, MACHINERY, AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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 EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, MACHINERY, AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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.