SUPER MERCADO LA CHIQUITA Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED AT THE RESTAURANT FOOD HANDLER HANDLED READY-TO-EAT FOODS WITH HIS BARE HANDS AND SERVED IT TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES WHILE HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL OPENINGS AND HOLES AT GARAGE DOOR AT THE SIDE ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL RODENT/PEST ENTRY POINTS.

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.

GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: CORRECTED ON SITE. AFTER INSTRUCTED, THE FOOD HANDLER PUT ON GLOVES.

Improper glove use spreads contamination worse than bare hands.

Single-use gloves must be used correctly.

Wash hands before donning; Change when contaminated; Change between tasks; Single use only; Not a substitute for handwashing.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK CRATES BEING USED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS IN THE UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE, BEHIND RESTAURANT AREAS. ALSO, OBSERVED EGGS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND IN THE MAIN LEVEL WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND REPLACE WITH CORRECT STORAGE RACKS, MAINTAIN, AND MAKES SURE ALL SAID ITEMS ARE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE KITCHEN IN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE KITCHEN IN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, 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.