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

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1948976 DATE 08-08-2016 (22) OBSERVED NOCHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST THE SANITIZER WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINISE AND SANITIZE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP TABLE,HAS OPEN DARK SEAMS ON CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA

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: MUST CLEAN THE FANS OF DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND REMOVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR NEAR MEAT COUNTER ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN A

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: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS INSIDE THE MEAT COUNTER IN REAR PREP AREA

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AT MEAT COUNTER HAS A LEAK AT NECK OF FAUCET,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AT MEAT COUNTER HAS A LEAK AT NECK OF FAUCET,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET

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.