Rio Grande Fruit Market, Inc. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FOUND DISPLAY REACH-IN-COOLER, NOT MAINTAINING TEMPS OF 40'F AND BELOW, ICE BUILD-UP,AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 46F.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, UNTIL REPAIRED,MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING 40'F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH, #312-746-4240, FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED ASSORTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS EGGS,CHEESES,SOUR CREAMS,HOT DOGS,PORK CHORIZOS,HAM.INSIDE DISPLAY- REACH-COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPS, RANGING BETWEEN 48.9'F-53.6'F, ALL PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURED, AT A COST OF $1,462.61, AND APPROX. 100 TOTAL POUNDS, SEE ATTACHED DENATURED LIST, ATTACHED TO REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 MICE DROPPINGS BENEATH GROCERY SHELVINGS IN THE GROCERY STORE. THE FRONT,REAR DOORS TO THE GROCERY STORE ARE NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED APPROX 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.REMOVE KICKPLATES OFF SAID SHELVINGS FOR EASIER CLEANING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND THE 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED DRAINING SLOWLY ALLOWING WASTE WATER TO COME BACK INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINING,MIDDLE PIPE LEAKING BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK .MUST REPAIR SAID SINK TO GOOD WORKING CONDITION.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND THE 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED DRAINING SLOWLY ALLOWING WASTE WATER TO COME BACK INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINING,MIDDLE PIPE LEAKING BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK .MUST REPAIR SAID SINK TO GOOD WORKING CONDITION.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.