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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER AT SEVERAL HANDSINKS IN BASEMENT NOT REACHING THE MINIMUM REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. HANDSINK IN TORTILLA PREP AREA 68.7 F, PRODUCE PREP AREA 69.6 F AND BATHROOM HAND SINK 81.5 F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. FACILITY MAINTAINCE RESTORED HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED "COSTILLAS" (BEEF RIBS) DATED 9/22/25 ON RACK IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER WITH WHITE MOLD. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT $140. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED PRODUCT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-40-050(A) CITATION ISSUED

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL FLYS CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR UNDER DOUGH TABLE IN BAKERY. AND APPROXIMATELY 10 FLYING THROUGHOUT BAKERY DEPARTEMNT AND IN SOUTHEAST CORNER IN BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER TOPS/CUTTING BOARDS AND IN CRATE UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING WELL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION TO HOLD CLOTHS IN BETWEEN USE.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER TOPS/CUTTING BOARDS AND IN CRATE UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING WELL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION TO HOLD CLOTHS IN BETWEEN USE.

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.