SUPERMERCADO LA RAZA CORP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER: 1. INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER: CHICKEN 49.4 F. 2. INSIDE ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT THE BACK PREP AREA: PORK 58.8 F. 3. BACK PREP AREA BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT: PORK 62.8 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 219 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $420.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURES OF GLASS DOOR COOLER AT THE BACK PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 78.0 F AND MEAT DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR AT 52.8 F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE UNITS UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. A HOLD FOR THE INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON BOTH UNITS. ONCE REPAIRED, FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, PROVIDER'S CURRENT LICENSE, AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 30 BLACK FLIES WERE NOTED DURING THE INSPECTION. FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE MEAT DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR, WALL NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, THROUGHOUT THE STORE, AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AND RACKS AT REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS AND WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

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: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS AND WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

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.