LINDO MICHOACAN Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES OBSERVED REACH-IN DAIRY COOLER FOUND WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 63.4F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ ADJUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW AND CONTACT FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 738-005(A).

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE REACH-IN DAIRY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS WITH TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 62.5F TO 67.8F, LALA YOGURT 32.0Z AND SMOOTHIE 32OZ/7OZ, EL MEXICANO YOGURT AND SMOOTHIE 32OZ/7OZ. CACIQUE YOGURT AND SMOOTHIES 7OZ, DANNON YOGURT 7OZ, YAKULT 2.7OZ/2.1, YOCRUNCH STRAWBERRY M&M 12/6OZ,DANUP DANONE PINA COLADA 8/7.7OZ, LUNCHABLES DANIMALS 3.1OZ 6PK, YOGURTS STRAWBERRY 8/6PACK, EL JALICIENSE MEXICAN RICE PUDDING 8.5OZ, FLAN NAPOLITANO 4.5OZ, NUESTRO QUESO JELLY 5.5OZ. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AN VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD ITEMS APPROXIMATELY 354 LBS VALUE OF $1800. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(a).

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT COOKS LINE.

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: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR FOOD STORAGES AREAS AND INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN 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: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR OF BAKERY AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR 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: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR OF BAKERY AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR 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.