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

MORELIA SUPERMARKET, INC. (AKA: MORELIA SUPERMARKET) 7300 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60645 Grocery Store
March 13, 2020 Canvass License #1892862
10
Total Violations
3
Critical
2
Major
5
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

10
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MISSING SUPPLY KIT. INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.
Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.
Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.
Violation #10
CORRECTED CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOT CORRECTED. HAND SINK IS NOT INSTALLED IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #23
CRITICAL
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: ALL COOKED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER THAT IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITHION DTAE NAME OF THE PRODUCTAND EXPIRATION DATE.(7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
Violation #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD,COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES,
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.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL THE DRAWERS UNDERNEATH THE DISPLAY REACH IN SHELVE IN THE BAKERY DEPARTMENT(WITH FOOD DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM MUST HAVE A LID/COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE STORE. MUST REPLACE MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR AREA WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE,ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/ INSECTS HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR AREA WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE,ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/ INSECTS HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

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Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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