SUPERMERCADO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN REAR PREP AREA 1ST FLOOR MUST PROVIDE.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD @ IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES HELD INSIDE REAR PREP AREA HOT HOLDING UNIT... COOKED RICE @123.8F, COOKED PORK STEW @113.8F, COOKED BEEF STEW @109.6F, FRIED CHICKEN @116.8F AND GRILLED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 128.7F-131.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT FOOD ITEMS @ 135.0F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES.PIC VOLUNTATILY DISCARDED SAID ITEMS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS AND VALUE @ $400. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS PREPARED ON SITE IN DISPLAY COOLER FOR SALE NOT PROPERLY LABELED... MACARONI, CHICKEN AND POTATO SALAD, NOPALES, SALSA MACA ETC. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, CONTENTS AND LIST OF ALLERGENS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

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 FOOD DEBRIS ON FRYERS, UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS, ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY, FRONT AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. MUST 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES ON SHELVES, FLOORS AND INSIDE UNUSED HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING FANS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT, GREASE DEBRIS ON FANS LOCATED IN BASEMENT COOKING PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING FANS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT, GREASE DEBRIS ON FANS LOCATED IN BASEMENT COOKING PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.