SUPERMERCADO LA CHIQUITA #4 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES ALSO IN BAKERY DISPLAY UNIT,ON & AROUND PRODUCE ON DISPLAY,MEAT PROCESSING AREA,1ST & 2ND FL. STORAGE AREAS,STAFF BREAK ROOM.ALSO 10- 12 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON ONIONS ON DISPLAY.ALSO RECEIVING DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG SIDE.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/20/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #547363 4/18/11 NOT CORRECTED.#33 MUST CLEAN CHEESE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#34 MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA & WALK IN COOLER,CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN STAFF BREAK ROOM.#35 MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN STAFF BREAK ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CHEESE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#36 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.#38 MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN 1ST FL. MEN'S TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090).

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

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 CLEAN GRINDER IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA,DELI WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,VENTS IN BREAK ROOM.

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.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.

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.

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.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.

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.