SUPERMERCADO ANTONIO'S CORP. 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: LIVE HOUSE FLIES (OVER 15) NOTED ON WALLS, AND FLYING IN VARIOUS AREAS. ALSO FLY STRIP WITH EXCESSIVE DEAD FLIES EXPOSED AND HANGING FROM CEILING. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES AND FLY STRIP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE AND PROVIDE PROPER PEST CONTROL DEVICES FOR PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PROERPLY LABEL AND DATE ALL PRE PACKAGED SPICES AND NUTS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME. EXCESSIVE SOILED CHIP TRAYS ON SITE. REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN MEAT PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST.

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: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF CABINET UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MEAT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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: FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/DUST. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASHGUARDS MISSING AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME (INBETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AND INBETWEEN PREP SINK IN FRONT). REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME. IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS. NO ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASHGUARDS MISSING AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME (INBETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AND INBETWEEN PREP SINK IN FRONT). REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME. IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS. NO ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

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.