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.

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.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES; ROOM WITH HOT WATER TANK, AND MANAGER'S OFFICE. INSTRUCTED ORGANIZE, SANITIZE, AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES; ROOM WITH HOT WATER TANK, AND MANAGER'S OFFICE. INSTRUCTED ORGANIZE, SANITIZE, AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

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.