LA HUACANA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED FORTY RAT DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER COMPRESSOR UNIT IN REAR OF BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA, REMOVE DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EXTERMINATOR SERVICE PREMISES PRIOR TO REINSPECTION ON JAN. 31, 2013. REMOVE ALL OPEN BAIT (DECON) FROM FLOOR OF BASEMENT AND STORE BAIT IN ENCLOSED BAIT BOXES.

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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: CERTIFIED MANAGER NOT ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HANDLED AND SERVED. RAW MEAT BEING CUT, SLICED ETC. AND CHICHARRON HAD BEEN PREPARED AND WAS BEING HELD FOR SERVICE. EMPLOYEE ON DUTY STATED THAT OWNER WAS IN MEXICO AND WILL RETURN TOMORROW.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN PREP TABLE INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING BASEMENT WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INTERIOR DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER HAS PEELING PAINT AND CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER HAS RUST SPOTS; CLEAN CEILING, PAINT DOOR. SOME WALL PANEL IN WALK-IN COOLER NEAR DOOR OF COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; SEAL WHERE NEEDED/REPAIR. WIPE DOWN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. WALLS IN BATHROOM IN BASEMENT WERE UNFINISHED; DRYWALL IN PLACE MUST FINISH WALL AND PROVIDE A WALL COVING ALONG WALLBASE OF WALL ONCE FINISHED. ALSO SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES RUNNING THROUGH BATHROOM WALL.

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: SOME LIGHTS IN STORE AND BUTCHER AREA ARE OUT OR IN PROCESS OF GOING OUT; REPLACE BULBS WHERE NEEDED.

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: SEWER GAS ODOR NOTED AT TWO FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA; CLEAN DRAINS AND/OR HAVE SERVICED. NO BACK-UP NOTED AT THIS TIME.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR MEAT DISPLAY CASE AND WALK-IN COOLER.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR MEAT DISPLAY CASE AND WALK-IN COOLER.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.