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SUPERMERCADO LA CHIQUITA #4 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SUPERMERCADO LA CHIQUITA #4 2623-2659 S PULASKI RD, CHICAGO 60623 Grocery Store
June 10, 2013 Canvass License #49303
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE CAN OPENER IN THE DELI IS RUSTY AND UNSANITARY, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE CAN OPENER SO IT IS SANITARY. THE NORTH END MEAT SLICER HAS A CLEAR SECTION ON THE CARRIAGE THAT HAS FOOD BUILDUP THAT IS NOT BEING CLEANED OFF, DISASSEMBLE THE CARRIAGE AND WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE UNIT EVERY 4 HOURS OF USE. THE FISHCOOLER CONDENSER IS HALF BLOCKED WITH ICE, DEFROST THE UNIT AND CHECK IF THE DOOR GASKET SEALS TIGHT.
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE REAR PRODUCE AREA AND MENS CUSTOMER WASHROOM HAVE DEAD INSECTS INSIDE, CLEAN OUT THE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE PIPE INSULATION ABOVE AND NEAR THE PRODUCE/BUTCHER ICE MACHINE IS DAMAGED AND COLLECTS CONDENSATION. REPAIR SO THE WATER DOES NOT DRIP ONTO THE FLOOR.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE PIPE INSULATION ABOVE AND NEAR THE PRODUCE/BUTCHER ICE MACHINE IS DAMAGED AND COLLECTS CONDENSATION. REPAIR SO THE WATER DOES NOT DRIP ONTO THE FLOOR.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections