SUPERMERCADO CHAPALA Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AT BUTCHER'S AREA.ON LEFT SIDE OF THE DRAIN BOARD IT WASH DEFROSTED FOOD( 30 POUND OF CLEANED TRIPPA).AS HE WASHED HIS HAND WATER AND SOAP SPLATTERED ON FOOD AND THROUGHOUT. MUST WASH HANDS ONLY AT HANDWASHING SINK. FOOD DISCARDED,POUNS 30,VALUE 68.7. OWNER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION :7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED BY THE HANDWASHING SINK INCLUDED DINING AREA,WASHROOMS ETC.

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 COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE SODA COOLER AT IMPROPERR TEMPERATURE: RICE PUDDING AT TEMP OF 48.7F TO 50.9F; PUDDINGS MADE WITH MILK AND EGGS AT TEMP OF 45.1F TO 47F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 51,VALUE 152 COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41 AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION: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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST REPLACE.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM(RIGHT SITE). ALSO LEAKING FAUCETS AT OTHER SINKS.REPAIR ISSUES.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT STORAGE AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR TO KNOW LOCATION IF ONE IS ALREADY INSTALLED

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: NO SELF CLOSING DOORS AT STAFF WASHROOMS.MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

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: REMOVE BROKEN WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE CAULKING BETWEEN WALL AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO HANDWASHING SINK AT BUTCHER'S AREA.

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: REMOVE BROKEN WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE CAULKING BETWEEN WALL AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO HANDWASHING SINK AT BUTCHER'S AREA.

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.