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SUPER MERCADO LA CHIQUITA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SUPER MERCADO LA CHIQUITA 3555 W 26TH ST, CHICAGO 60623 Grocery Store
January 9, 2013 Complaint License #6054
4
Total Violations
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #31
MAJOR
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: THE LARGE CLEAN POTS AND PANS ARE STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE RACK RIGHT SIDE UP, INVERT THE POTS AND PANS SO THEY DRAIN AND SO DEBRIS CANNOT FALL INSIDE. THE CAN OPENER BASE IN THE KITCHEN IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID AREA.
Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.
Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.
Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE LARGE STAINLESS STEEL BLENDER HAS DARK STAINING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BOWL SECTION, SCRUB ALL BUILDUP OFF AND SANITIZE. THE ICE MACHINES HAVE RUST AND LIME BUILDUP ON THE TOPS OF THE MACHINES, DELIME AND CLEAN THE UNITS AND WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE DOORS. THE CEILINGS OF THE WALK IN COOLERS WHERE THE LIGHT FIXTURES WERE REPLACED AND ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLER CEILINGS. THE FREEZER CONDENSER IS FROZEN UP AND ONE OF THE FANS IS NOT WORKING, DEFROST AND REPAIR THE UNIT. IF THE BUTCHER COOLER SHELVES HAVE A CONDENSATION BUILDUP, WIPE DOWN AREAS WITH A SANITIZING CLOTH OR PAD.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE CEILING ABOVE THE DELI AS SOME DUSTY BUILDUP AND STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THIS AREA.
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: THE CEILING ABOVE THE DELI AS SOME DUSTY BUILDUP AND STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THIS AREA.
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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