LOS POTRILLOS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1501251 DATED:10/28/2014.. 32 MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD, 01/28/2015 38 MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR ENCLOSED PREP AREA WHERE TAMALES AREA MADE, 01/28/2015 MUST CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 3/20/15 AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUST ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,MEAT/DELI COOLERS,FRONT TAQUERIA 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH ALSO,NOTED SEVERAL GLASS ON DOORS TO THE MEAT/DELI DISPLAY COOLER WITH SLIGHT CRACK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR SHELVINGS OF DISPLAY MILK COOLER SHELVINGS,FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER,SHELVING SURFACE ABOVE THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BOTTOMS OF TABLES AT REAR MEAT/DELI AREAS 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER 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: LIGHT BULB OVER CARNITA COOKING AREA IS NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

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: LIGHT BULB OVER CARNITA COOKING AREA IS NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

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.