FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
MACIAS PRODUCE INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
March 25, 2013
Canvass
License #1648017
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #18
CRITICAL
Violation Details
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSRVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.10-LIVE LARGE ROACHES IN BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE PALLETS IN UNSED WALK IN COOLER USED FOR STORAGE.ALSO 15 RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF SAME PALLET,MORE THAN 38 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF STORAGE PALLET IN BASEMENT,UNDER AND AROUND OTHER PALLETS IN BASEMENT,15 IN EMPLOYEES LOCKER AND FLOOR IN SAME ROOM.OPENING THRU PIPE GOING OUTSIDE THE WALL IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM.MUST SEAL.9-MICE DROPPINGS ON STORAGE SHELVE IN BREAD PREP ROOM.STRONLY RECOMMEDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR TREATMENT.MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AREAS.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Specific Requirements
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-202.15, 6-501.111
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR FLOORS AND CEILINGS IN WALK IN MEAT/PRODUCE COOLER NOT CLEAN,EXTERIOR OF FREEZER IN BASEMENT,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF MEAT SAW,ALL LEGGS OF PREP TABL IN MEAT/DELI PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR FLOORS AND CEILINGS IN WALK IN MEAT/PRODUCE COOLER NOT CLEAN,EXTERIOR OF FREEZER IN BASEMENT,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF MEAT SAW,ALL LEGGS OF PREP TABL IN MEAT/DELI PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection