LOS POTRILLOS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND MARINATED BEEF AND MARINATED CHORIZOS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. BEEF AT 44.6F AND CHORIZOS AT 43.9F. PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 38.7F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 AND TOTAL 20 LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A.

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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT, COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS ON ALL FRESH VEGETABLES(MINT, CACTUS, SOUP MIXED VEGETABLES) PACKAGED ON SITE FOR SALE.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA.(CAULKING WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE). MUST REMOVE ALL EXTRA LARGE POTS THAT DO NOT FIT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO SANITIZE. REPLACE WITH SMALLER POTS TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO SANITIZE OR REPLACE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BIGGER SINK.

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: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE FRONT OF THE SERVING AREA. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FILTER BY THE HOOD,(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS (TWO LIGHT BULBS) IN THE PRODUCE/VEGETABLES DISPLAY COOLER.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS (TWO LIGHT BULBS) IN THE PRODUCE/VEGETABLES DISPLAY COOLER.

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.