SUPERMERCADO CUAUHTEMOC INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 3 REACH IN COOLERS SUCH AS 1-DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 54.5F,2-DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 46.4F,4-DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 50.1F. WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON ALL 3 UNITS.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT FOODS IN ALL 3 REACH IN COOLERS SUCH AS DICED TOMATOES57.8F,SALSA 63.5F,MILK 56.8F,HORCHATA 46.8F,SLICING HAM 44.9F,EGGS 50.7F-50.9F,MILK 49.6F-50.9F,RICE PUDDING 51.4F-52.1F,DRINKABLE YOGURT 49.1F-51.3F.14 GALLONS OF MILK 6/6/11-6/8/11,6-1/2 GALLONS MILK 6/5/11-6/9/11,6- QUARTS LACTOSE MILK 10/5/11-11/23/11,DRINKABLE YOGURT 39 1/2 PINTS 6/20/11-6/25/11. HAS BEEN PLACED IN 5- MILK CRATES & 2-BOXES STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER WITH A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON PRODUCT UNTIL IT EXPIRES CONTACT COMPANY TO PICK UP ,ALSO CONTACT C.D.P.H. FOR TAG REMOVAL ON PRODUCT.OTHER PRODUCTS WERE DUMPED & DENATURED AT THIS TIME.APPX.147LBS.$246.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.OBSERVED A LARGE GREY CAT SITTING ON TOP OF LIQUOR BOXES IN BASEMENT & EVIDENCE OF SEVERAL OPEN CANS OF CAT FOOD ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAT & FOOD PRODUCTS FROM BUSINESS.

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.OBSERVED MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#365226 DATED 7/28/10 NOT CORRECTED #30 MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE OF TAQUERIA WALK IN COOLER,DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.#32 MUST SEAL RAW WOOD TABLE IN TAQUERIA & RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF TAQUERIA WALK IN COOLER.#33 MUST CLEAN & SANITIZE COOLERS,FREEZERS,ALL EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF BAKERY AREA,2-PART SINK,DISPLAY SHELVES THRU-OUT,MEAT SLICER,COOKING EQUIPMENT AT BOTH KITCHENS,PREP TABLES.#34 MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT,AT CORNERS & ALONG WALLS AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT.#35 MUST REPAIR WALLS THRU-OUT BAKERY AREA,REPLACE BASEBOARDS WHERE NEEDED,SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THRU-OUT,INCLUDING BASEMENT,CLEAN HOOD IN BOTH KITCHENS & REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS.#36 MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.#38 MUST REPAIR 2- PART SINK.#40 MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.#41 MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT INCLUDING BASEMENT,CLEAN & ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.ARTICLES MUST BE OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BEER & MEAT WALK IN COOLER,DRIP TRAY IN MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,2-COMP GREASE TRAPMUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL SINKS.MUST REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVERS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,MISSING SUMP PUMP LID,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON TAQUERIA PREP COOLER.REPAIR GLASS ON MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN PRESSOR,FLOOR MIXER.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEPS ON FRONT & REAR DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL IN DELI AREA,CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS THRU-OUT.MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS THRU-OUT.MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS.

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.