SUPERMERCADO CUAUHTEMOC INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO HANDSOAP FOR HANDWASHING AT EXPOSED SINK IN RESTAURANT AREA FOR HANDWASHING AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SOAP IN DISPENSERS AT ALL TIMES. THREE DISPENSERS HANGING ON WALL AND ALL THREE WERE EMPTY IN THIS PREP AREA.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS OF DAIRY COOLER IN REAR OF STORE WHERE EGGS AND MILK ARE STORED. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR LOOSE DOOR SWEEP AT DOOR OF RESTAURANT ENTRANCE WHERE LOOSE. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT STORE WHERE NEEDED AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REPAIR LOWER WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR BAKING AREA ACROSS FROM LARGE OVEN; PROVIDE A WALL COVING IN SAME AREA.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR LOOSE DOOR SWEEP AT DOOR OF RESTAURANT ENTRANCE WHERE LOOSE. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT STORE WHERE NEEDED AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REPAIR LOWER WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR BAKING AREA ACROSS FROM LARGE OVEN; PROVIDE A WALL COVING IN SAME AREA.

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.