LA MERCED INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP OF BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE AT FRONT AREA OF MACHINE AND AT ICE CHUTE. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS FORMED HAS BUILD UP OF BLACK SLICY SUBSTANCE. ALL SLIMY SUBSTANCE IS LEAKING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE BOTTOM OF STEAM TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. ALL AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUID UP OF DUST. MUST CLEAN 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL FOOD MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR 6 INCHES IN MILK COOLER. MUST CORRECT 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: CEILING IN REAR OF THE STORE LEAKING DUE TO RAIN. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO CORRECT, CLEAN AND REPLACE ALL CEILING TILES. WALLS AT FRONT WINDOWS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING IN REAR OF THE STORE LEAKING DUE TO RAIN. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO CORRECT, CLEAN AND REPLACE ALL CEILING TILES. WALLS AT FRONT WINDOWS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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.