SONORA MEATS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1480292 VIOLATION #35 WALK-IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, BUCKLING, EXPOSED ROTTING WOOD AND PEELING PAINT ON SAME. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT CUSTOMER AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER SHELVES AND IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATORS IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER AREA WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, CHORIZO) WITHOUT THERMOMETERS IN THE REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATORS IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER AREA WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, CHORIZO) WITHOUT THERMOMETERS IN THE REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.