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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
October 8, 2021 Canvass License #49303
7
Total Violations
4
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED CAKES, DESSERTS AND SANDWICHES WITHOUT INGREDIENTS LISTED. INSTD TO LABEL WITH INGREDINTS IN DESCENDING ORDER OF PREDOMINACNE BY WEIGHT, INCLUDING A DECLARATION OF ARTIFICIAL COLORS, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS AND CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVES IF CONTAINED IN THE FOOD
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BAKERY NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #43
MINOR
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: BOWLS BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORED IN FOOD (SALSA, RICE) INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS (LADLES, SCOOPS, ETC) AND STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE NOT IN FOOD)
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
Violation #44
MINOR
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED IN DELI AREA. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY, HANDLE UP
Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.
Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.
Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.
Violation #45
MINOR
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: SINGLE USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED IN DELI AREA. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY, HANDLE UP
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MISSING COVERS FOR TRASH RECEPTACLES IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MISSING COVERS FOR TRASH RECEPTACLES IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

Health Department Information

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