MINI AZTECA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, RAW CHICKEN, UNCOVERED, STORED UNDER BLOODY BEEF IN THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO, MORE CHICKEN WAS STORED, UNCOVERED, UNDER CONDENSER IN THE WALK IN COOLER, WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ON FAN COVERS AND LEAKING WATER FROM CONDENSER. POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER VOLUTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP#1482837, DATED 7/6/2015. VIOLATION #32; FOUND CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.ALL SHELVES IN BASEMENT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PREMISES WAS FOUND WITH ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE 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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP WITHOUT LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE REAR PREP AREA, STUCK BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN KNIFE RACK AND MAINTAIN.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; GRILL, FRYER, OVEN, PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE, AND STORAGE RACK ABOVE PREP TABLE. ALSO, THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT, AND THE INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FREEZERS ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT OF THE STORE. HOOD AND FILTERS HAVE GREASE BUILD. FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER HAVE EXCESSIVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN, 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT OF THE STORE. HOOD AND FILTERS HAVE GREASE BUILD. FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER HAVE EXCESSIVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN, 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.