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RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE 2458 S ST LOUIS AVE, CHICAGO 60623 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
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).
Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.
Facility must be free of pest infestation.
No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.
Violation #44
MINOR
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.
Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.
Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.
Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.
Violation #49
MINOR
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.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #49
MINOR
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.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

Health Department Information

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