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 MICE DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 30 BENEATH PLASTIC CRATES NEAR THE DELI/BUTCHER AREAS AND APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVING NEAR THE MESQUITE CHARCOAL BAGS CUSTOMER AREA. ALSO,THE REAR BASEMENT EXIT DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND EXPOSED BAGS OF OPEN BAIT MUST BE REMOVED FROM BASEMENT AND PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITARY MANNER INSIDE ENCLOSED BAIT STATIONS AS REQUIRED .SEAL OPENINGS BEHIND CANNED GOOD WOODEN SHELVINGS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST PROOF SAID DOOR,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS AND ROLLING UTILITY CARTS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND BOTTOM OF WORK TABLE IN DELI/BUTCHER AREA USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

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: HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN BASEMENT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.

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: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT.

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: CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN BASEMENT MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

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: 1 LIGHT BULB OVER THE DELI/BUTCHER AREA NOT SHIELED,1 LIGHT BULB NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS/END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING.

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: WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AND PROVIDE,MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE SINK STOPPRES FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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: WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AND PROVIDE,MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE SINK STOPPRES FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.