MORELIA SUPERMARKET #2, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, PREMISES WAS NOTIFIED ON 6/24/2015 REPORT#1464979, TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN BUTCHER SHOP BROWN AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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: OBSERVED THE OVENS, STOVE AND THE MEAT PACKING MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER.

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 THE BASEMENT FREEZER FLOOR DRAIN ICED UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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 WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU OUT STORE, AND BASEMENT LADIES ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY VENTS IN FRONT REAR MEAT COUNTERS.ALSO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS BAKERY,BUTCHER SHOP, REAR PREP KITCHEN AND COOKED FOOD SECTION.

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: OBSERVED THE LIGHT OUT IN MILK COOLER, SHIELD FILLED WITH WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.

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: OBSERVED THE LIGHT OUT IN MILK COOLER, SHIELD FILLED WITH WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.

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.