LUCIANO'S GROCERY-18TH ST Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2102719 ON 10/27/17: 18 - FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED MORE THAN 50 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS BEHIND MEAT CUTTING AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE MEAT CUTTING AREAS AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. ALSO, OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND 5 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PILES OF WOOD IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE DROPPINGS WHERE NOTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED 3 FLY STRIPS HUNG ABOVE THE FOOD PREP TABLES BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER AND 1 OUTDOOR ELECTRIC BUG ZAPPER STORED ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER NEXT TO THE MEAT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THESE DEVICES CANNOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 10/27/17 WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHERE IT WAS VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PACKAGED FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT AND INGREDIENTS.

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: OBSERVED MULTIPLE BROKEN GLASS DOORS FOR THE DELI CASE HELD TOGETHER BY TAPE. MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN GLASS DOORS. OBSERVED CHICHARRONES STORED IN BLACK GARBAGE BAGS AND FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON TOP OF THE CHICHARRONES CASE ON THE DELI COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL THE TOP. REPAINT RUSTED GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT 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: FOUND FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN: SINKS, PREPARATION TABLES, AND EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT MENTIONED. CLEAN ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES, DIRTY POTS AND PANS, WIRES TO DRY THE CHICHARRONES.

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: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN AREAS, BASEMENT, AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE DELI COUNTER AND GROCERY DISPLAY AREAS. REMOVE THE GREASE FROM THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT.

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: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.(FOOD SPLATTER). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. DAMAGED CEILING DRYWALL IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE BAGGED ICE FREEZER.

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: FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT MAIN KITCHEN AND ABOVE DELI COOLER. MUST SHIELD ALL LIGHT FIXTURES. LIGHTS INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING CASE FOR CHICHARRONES MUST BE SHIELDED OR SHATTERPROOF.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO DRAINBOARD OR DRYING RACK FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE. OBSERVED A DISCONNECTED DRAIN PIPE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR MUST BE 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR MUST BE 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.