PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
June 4, 2019
Complaint
License #18231
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #13
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS SPOILED, UNSAFE AND UNWHOLESOME CONDITION AND OFFERED FOR SALE IN COOLER: DISCOLORED DARK AND GRAY IN COLOR PORK AND BEEF WITH FOUL SMELL, CONTAINER OF SALSA VERDE WITH WHITE FILM AND MOLD LIKE SPORES ON TOP LAYER, AND AMERICAN CHEESE WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SPORES. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME: APPROX 20LBS AND $100 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN ALL FOODS SAFE AND WHOLESOME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-40-050(A).
Why This Matters
Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Facility must be free of pest infestation.
Specific Requirements
No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #44
MINOR
Violation Details
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES NOTED STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY. STORAGE UNDER SWERE LINES THAT ARE NOT SHILEDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS IS PROHIBITED.
Why This Matters
Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.
Specific Requirements
Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.114
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF STOVE, MICROWAVE, FRYER, ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS INTERIOR, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DISPLAY COOLERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, FOOD RESIDUE. INTERIOF OF ALL CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF STOVE, MICROWAVE, FRYER, ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS INTERIOR, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DISPLAY COOLERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, FOOD RESIDUE. INTERIOF OF ALL CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection