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

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: WE OBSERVED TCS FOOS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:RICOTTA CHEESE(4.69LB VALUE 15.99) AT TEMP OF 44.3F TO 45.1F;2 PIECES OF POLISH HAM (4.99LB; VALUE 85.03)AT TEMP OF 44.8F TO 45.3F,PRODUCTS WERE STORED AT DISPLAY IN BUTCHERS'S AREA. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED BEEF TONGUE(16 LB;VALUE 95.84) AT TEMP OF 47.5F TO 48.9F.COOKED AND SLICED TRIPE(25 LB;VALUE 39.75) AT TEMP OF 50.7F TO 60.9F.PER MANAGER STATEMENT .COOKED FOOD WAS COOKED ON 2-24-25.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. MAINTAIN COLD FOOD AT TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY OWNER. POUNDS 51;VALUE 237 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 PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINER AT REAR STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME:FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM UNDER THE SHELVES AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR/GLASS OF DISPLAY COOLER AT BUTCHER'S AREA(NORTH SITE OF UNIT) SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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: BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE OF THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN SELLING AREA ACROSS FROM PRODUCE SHEVES. REPAIR/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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN BUTCHER'S AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

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: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.UNDER TWO CARNITAS POTS.

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: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.UNDER TWO CARNITAS POTS.

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.