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RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE 2458 S ST LOUIS AVE, CHICAGO 60623 Grocery Store
July 20, 2012 Canvass License #18231
5
Total Violations
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #24
MAJOR
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: GREASE RECEPTOR/SUB PUMP NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED SOME WASTE WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT FROM UNIT. OWNER STATED THAT IT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE REPAIRED.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PAINT HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE PEELING, REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM STOVE AND BURNERS (CLEAN AND/OR PAINT).
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE STANDING WATER NEAR SUBPUMP (CDI). REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN COOKING AREA. SOME LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN BASEMENT; REPAIR.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALL IN COOKING AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. ALL AREAS OF WALL AND CEILING THAT BAVE BEEN PLASTERED MUST BE PAINTED.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALL IN COOKING AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. ALL AREAS OF WALL AND CEILING THAT BAVE BEEN PLASTERED MUST BE PAINTED.
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.

Health Department Information

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