PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Michoacana Supermarket Corporation Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
Michoacana Supermarket Corporation
(AKA: Michoacana Supermarket)
6850 W BELMONT AVE, CHICAGO 60634
Grocery Store
November 7, 2023
Complaint
License #2906437
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Violation #37
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL IN BAKERY PREP AREA(COCOA POWDER, SUGAR, FLOUR). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
Why This Matters
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
Food Code Requirement
All food properly labeled with required information.
Specific Requirements
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-202.18
Violation #37
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITHOUT A LABEL. PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS INCLUDE BANANAS, POTATOES, LIMES, PEPPERS, CACTUS, SLICED WATERMELON, SLICED PAPAYA, VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH THE NAME OF FOOD, ADDRESS, NAME OF BUSINESS, NET QUANTITY, INGREDIENTS(IF 2 OR MORE).
Why This Matters
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
Food Code Requirement
All food properly labeled with required information.
Specific Requirements
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-202.18
Violation #41
MAJOR
Violation Details
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE LOCATED BY HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
Why This Matters
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Specific Requirements
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-304.14
Violation #41
MAJOR
Violation Details
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE LOCATED BY HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
Why This Matters
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Specific Requirements
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-304.14
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection