LA MERCED INC 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 20 LIVE GNATS HARBORING ON THE END OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA OF HARBORAGE. 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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD BEING STORED IN THE BACK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTANMINATION.

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: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED DEAD BUGS ON THE WINDOW SILL OF THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED A SLITE PINKISSH SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD BUGS ON THE WINDOW SILL OF THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED A SLITE PINKISSH SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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.