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

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND THIRTY RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FURNACE ROOM. FOUND TWO PILES OF ANIMAL FECES ON THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE ROOM FOR THE RESTAURANT WHICH IS NOT IN OPERATION AT THIS TIME. NO SIGN OF A LIVE ANIMAL ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED. DROPPINGS AND FECES REMOVED---CORRECTED ON SITE.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR BOTTOM NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE POT USED FOR FRYING SKINS TO REMOVE GREASE IN REAR COOKING AREA.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE REAR COOKING AREA RUSTED; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT TRAP.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN STORAGE AREAS TO AVOID CLUTTER; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN STORE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED TWO AREAS OF THE CEILING IN THE REAR COOKING AREA IN POOR REPAIR (ABOVE SINK AND CORNER AREA ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT); INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING WHERE NEEDED.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR COOKING AREA TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN IN FURNACE ROOM AND STORAGE ROOM (COS), THROUGHOUT STORE WHERE NEEDED AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR OF REAR COOKING AREA.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR COOKING AREA.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR COOKING AREA.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.