SUPER MERCADO LA CHIQUITA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GLASS SHEILD AT FRONT COUNTER AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE CRACKED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA OF RESTAURANT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. PREP TABLES IN DELI AND FRESH MEAT DEPARTMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE KEPT DRY. FLOORS THROUGH OUT 1ST FLOOR GROCERY AND PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST DETAIL 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FANS IN WALK IN PREPARED FOODS COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BALLS. HOOD VENTILATION IN THE RESTAUARANT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BACK FLOW DEVICE NEEDED ON 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE. LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MET DEPARTMENT, LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAIINTAIN.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAIINTAIN.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.