SUPERMERCADO ANTONIO'S CORP. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40LBS OF SLICED BEEF AND PORK FOUND IN REAR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 80.7F DURING TIME OF INSECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF DISPLAY COOLER ON SALES FLOOR WITH VARIOUS LEAFY VEGETABLES, CUT FRUIT, AND SALSA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR IN REAR HANDLE MISSING AND HANGER USED TO PULL OPEN DOOR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CHECKING THE SANITIZING SOLUTIONS PPMS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER SANITIZING OF UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN INSIDE UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERING INSIDE OF TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE LID AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE STORED ITEMS (FOOD ITEMS INSIDE STACKED CRATES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORE MATERIALS AND OTHER STORED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECCSARY ITEMS IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.

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 EXCESSIVE STORED ITEMS (FOOD ITEMS INSIDE STACKED CRATES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORE MATERIALS AND OTHER STORED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECCSARY ITEMS IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.

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.