PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
SUPERMERCADO MARTIN Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
June 17, 2022
Complaint
License #2506425
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND 500 POUNDS OF RAW BEEF INSIDE COOLER AT 49.8F, 50 POUNDS OF RAW PORK AT 49.2F, 50 POUNDS OF HAM AT 48.7F, AND 80 GALLONS(375POUNDS) OF MILK AT 48.9F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. DISPOSED OF 680 POUNDS OF TCS FOOD VALUE AT $3500.00.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND WALK IN COOLER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 52.3F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. COOLER WAS ADJUSTED BY MANAGEMENT BY THE END OF INSPECTION. COOLER AT 39.9F.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND WALK IN COOLER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 52.3F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. COOLER WAS ADJUSTED BY MANAGEMENT BY THE END OF INSPECTION. COOLER AT 39.9F.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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