SUPERMERCADO EL MEXICANO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery/butcher

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. WHILE DRAINING LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOOD DEBRIS CAME UP IN THE NEXT 2 COMPARTMENTS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE SINK MAINTAINED TO PREVENT BACK UP. CITATION #63806-16. COURT DATE 11.11.10, 400 W SUPERIOR, ROOM 112, 10 A.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL UNLABELED MEATS IN STORAGE.

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.

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. REPLACE ALL SCORED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA. WATER IN BOTTOM OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER (RIGHT) IN REAR. DETERMINE SOURCE OF WATER AND REPAIR. MAINTAIN DRY UNIT. REPAIR DAMAGED WALL OF VEGEATBLE DISPLAY COOLER.

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 DETAIL CLEAN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME AND FROST. INCLUDE RACKS. MAUST DETAL CLEAN WALL WITH COBWEBS ON LEFT SIDE OF FOOD STORE (CLARK ST SIDE) AND THROUGHOUT FOOD STORE AS NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE ODOR. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. WASH RINSE AND SANITIZED ALL COMPARTMENTS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN AR.RE

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DEBRIS, BROKEN CEILING TILES IN LEFT CORNER NEXT TO 5 DOOR DISPLAY COOLER, UNDER RADIATOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IN STORE AND THROUGHOUT BOTH STORES AND IN BASEMENT. REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR AT ENTRANCE OF WALK IN COOLER IN FOOD STORE.

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. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR LEFT SIDE OF FOOD STORE AND TRHOUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. PAINT RAW WOOD DISPLAY/STORAGE UNIT FOR POTATOES AND BANANAS ON RIGHT SIDE OF FOOD STORE NEAR MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.

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. REPLACE MISSING END CAP FOR LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE VEGETABLES.

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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPIAR LEAKING FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.

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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPIAR LEAKING FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.

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.