RODRIGUEZ FRUITS & VEGETABLE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED FROZEN FOOD INSIDE FREEZERS STORED INSIDE GROCERY STORE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD-GRADE BAGS ONLY AND MAINTAIN THEM.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED REAR PREP HANDSINK NEAR HOT GRILLS LEAKING FROM PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAIRY COOLING UNITS IN GROCERY WITH BROKEN BULBS AND INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING INSIDE EQUIPMENT.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAIRY COOLING UNITS IN GROCERY WITH BROKEN BULBS AND INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING INSIDE EQUIPMENT.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.