SUPERMERCADO CUAUHTEMOC INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED THIRTY OR MORE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BAKERY AREA AROUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK, BY THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE BAKERY AREA AND IN THE PRODUCE AREA ON THE SELLING FLOOR BY THE FRUIT. OBSERVED FORTY RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE SHELF IN THE REAR AREA BEHIND THE BAKERY; MUST CLEAN AREA. (PEST CONTROL MENTIONED DROPPINGS IN HIS REPORT ON JULY 27, 2015. OBSERVED ONE OF TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS ON THE GROCERY SIDE NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM (1/2 INCH GAP); MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR. THE REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR THE STORAGE ROOM HAS A SMALL AMOUNT OF VISIBLE LIGHT IN THE CENTER; MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLY STRIPS OBSERVED HANGING IN THE BUTCHER AREA; INSTRUCTED THAT FLY STRIPS ARE TO BE HUNG IN NON FOOD PREP AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT A MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND SOME COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER THAT WERE NOT LABELED; MUST LABEL ALL COOKED FOODS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOOR IN THE BAKERY AREA IS STICKY IN SOME SPOTS; CLEAN FLOOR. CLEAN FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE THE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA (BEHIND THE BUTCHER AREA) TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER STORING THE BEER.

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: OBSERVED SOME CEILING TILE ON THE SELLING FLOOR WITH WATER STAINS AND IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS ON THE SELLING FLOOR WITH DUST; CLEAN VENTS. THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF DUST AT THE TOP OF THE HOODED SYSTEM IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA; REMOVE DUST.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL GREASE RECEPTORS ON PREMISES NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. A LEAK WAS OBSERVED AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT THE PIPE.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE SHELVES WHERE THE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED THAT AREA STORED WITH ITEMS INCLUDING EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS. RECOMMENDED REMOVING ANY ITEMS THAT ARE NOT BEING USED TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE SHELVES WHERE THE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED THAT AREA STORED WITH ITEMS INCLUDING EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS. RECOMMENDED REMOVING ANY ITEMS THAT ARE NOT BEING USED TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

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.