PAULINA SUPER MARKET INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE FOLLOWING COOLERS; WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR. OBSERVED TAPE BEING USED ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND TOILET ROOM MIRROR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE. INFORMED THAT TAPE IS PROHIBITED ON EQUIPMENT. DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD ON STORAGE RACKS. ALSO, DEEP BLACK GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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 EXCESSIVE DAMAGE AT THE BOTTOM DOORS OF BOTH WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INTERIOR PANEL ON COOLER DOOR IS DETACHED AND RUSTED. LARGE DOOR TO MEAT ROOM HAS EXPOSED RUSTED MATERIAL AT THE BOTTOM. ALSO, THE CORNER OF THE PRODUCE DISPLAY IS DAMAGED AND BEING HELD TOGETHER BY DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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 NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT ENTIRE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS 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 WALLS NOT CLEAN IN REAR STORAGE AND MEAT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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 WALLS NOT CLEAN IN REAR STORAGE AND MEAT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.