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LA FRUTERIA INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

LA FRUTERIA INC 8909 S COMMERCIAL AVE, CHICAGO 60617 Grocery Store
August 5, 2015 Suspected Food Poisoning License #19338
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: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PRODUCE AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS
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: MUST CLEAN ALL DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,OF DUST BUILD-UP AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF DISPLAY MEAT COOLER AT PREP AREA OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS ANS CLEAN WINDOW LEDGES NEAR THE MEAT COUNTER OF DUST AND DEAD FLIES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE OPEN PRODUCE COOLER,HAS DIRT BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE OPEN PRODUCE COOLER,HAS DIRT BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

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