MORELIA SUPERMARKET, INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION: WE(MANAGER,EMPLOYEE AND MY SELF)OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN IN A LARGE POT, MIXED WITH THE COOKED CHICKEN WAS PLASTIC BAG WITH LABEL,WHICH WAS COOKED WITH THE FOOD,ALSO OBSERVED RAW PEPPER STEMS, AND OTHER UNKNOWN PARTICLES. INFORMATION GIVEN ON SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION,AND HOW TO KEEP FOOD PROTECTED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 40,VALUE 51.60.CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

These activities introduce saliva and contaminants into food areas, potentially spreading bacteria and viruses to customers.

Food employees must not eat, drink, or use tobacco in food preparation areas.

Eating, drinking, tobacco use only in designated areas; Closed beverage containers with straw allowed in some areas; Proper tasting using clean utensil each time; No personal items in food prep areas.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-5-2012, REPORT# 1235043 #16- OUTSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER RAW FOOD NOT PROTECTED:OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR ON TOP ENCRUSTED BLOOD,OPENED VARIOUS KIND OF FOOD STORED INSIDE OPENED BOXES AND ON TOP THE WIRE SHELVES, EXPOSED FOOD INSIDE THE UNIT HAD A BUILD-UP OF ICE MIXED WITH FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS,FOOD MUST BE ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR. STILL TODAY 9-13-12 OBSERVED FOOD NOT COVERED STORED ON FLOOR( SOUTH-EAST CORNER OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER),BOXES WITH RAW MEAT BROKEN AND DRIPPING DRIED BLOOD ON BOXES AND FLOOR. PRESENTLY EMPLOYEE ARE RE-ORGANIZING WALK-IN FREEZER,BOXES WAS REMOVED AND FOOD WAS PROPERLY STORE ON SHELVES. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR BY THE DEEP FRYER NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOF,GAPS OF 1 TO 2" ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. OBSERVED SMALL FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF REAR DOOR,ALSO REMOVE FLIES(APPROX 20 FLIES). STILL TODAY 9-13-12 OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT/INSECT PROOFED.EVEN THOUGHT HOUSE FLIES AREA MINIMIZED STILL OBSERVED 10 OR MORE FLIES AT DELI DEPARTMENT. PRESENTLY EMPLOYEE ARE REPAIRING BOTTOM AND BETWEEN SAID DOOR. MANAGER CONTACT PEST CONTROL CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO A CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.CDI.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO A CRITICAL VIOLATION #14, CDI.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSEREVD KNIFE STORED BETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK AT REAR PREP/COOKING AREA PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL MEAT AND SAUCE BARRELS INSIDE THE WALK-IN MEAT COOLER. OBSERVED INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IS BROKE,AND INSULATION IS EXPOSED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ICE IS USED FOR FRESH FISH

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: DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE THE MEAT BARRELS STORED INSIDE THE MEAT COOLER. CONTAINERS HAVE EXCESS DRY FOOD.CLEAN ALL WIRE SHELVES STORED IN COOLERS,WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZERS,ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND NON-FOOD DEBRIS. REMOVE EXCESS GREASE FROM INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND BAKERY.

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: KEEP FLOOR DRY INSIDE THE WALK-IN MEAT COOLER,EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR. REGROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND DELI DEPARTMENT

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN INSIDE ALL WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER 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: NEED TO REMOVE PAPER LINER FROM METAL SHEETS BEHIND CONVENTIONAL OVEN IN PREP AREA. NEED TO PROVIDE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER BY THE REAR DOOR AND REPLACE WALL AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK IN REAR AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RE-INSTALL ELECTRICAL BOX TO WALL BEHIND THE STOVE.

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: STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND LADIES WASHROOM, DAMAGED CEIILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM, MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT, BY THE PREP TABLES,SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.

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: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRESH APPLES IN SELLING AREA.CLEAN INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, DUST AND DEAD INSECTS

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AT STAFF WASHROOM IN REAR/STORAGE AREA

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AT STAFF WASHROOM IN REAR/STORAGE AREA

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.