LA GUERRERENSE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION: MORE THAN 100 RODDENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS IN REAR PREP AREA ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN, UNDER AND BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, ON FLOOR NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR, ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDERNEATH THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS, IN BASEMENT ALONG WALLS AND ON SHELVING UNITS. ALSO A POTENTIAL RODENT HARBORAGE AREA MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT ARTICLES.ALSO OPEN BAIT UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS . ALSO BASEMENT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & OPEN BAIT,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. ELIMINATE INSECT ACTIVITY. RODENT PROOF DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/1/14.(CRITICAL 7-38-020).

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND BAGGED FOODS AND OTHER PRODUCTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOOD FROM GROCERY STORE BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS. MUST STORE KNIFES PROPERLY. MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER ON SALES FLOOR

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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR, REAR FOOD/SUPPLY STORAGE SHELVES, SERVICE COUNTER, CABINETS, FOOD PRODUCT CONTAINERS. CLEAN INTERIOR BASINS OF 3- COMP SINK AND MOP SINK, PREP TABLES, ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND CHEST FREEZERS. MUST DEFROST FREEZERS.

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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOORING THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG, AROUND AND UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS AND EQUIPMENT 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR NEXT TO POP COOLER ALONG SOUTHWEST WALL, SEAL OPENINGS IN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS ON SALES FLOOR

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN TOILET ROOM,MISSING SUMP PUMP LID IN BASEMENT

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN TOILET ROOM,MISSING SUMP PUMP LID IN BASEMENT

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.