SUPERMERCADO RIVERA INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: Found store made chorizo hanging on racks in the meat department on site without approved process. Must obtain Chicago Department of Public Health approval or a product assessment must be completed within the past 5 years, and the person in charge has records verifying the PH from a certified lab (and there has been no change in process). Operator voluntarily discarded handing chorizo. No citation issued. Priority foundation violation.

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.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: see # 29.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Observed heavily soiled cardboard liners on shelves in the walk in meat cooler. Instructed cardboard must be removed (not permitted). Instructed all surfaces must be smooth, non-porous and easily cleanable. Operator removed the cardboard from the coolers during inspection.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Observed heavily soiled cardboard liners on shelves in the walk in meat cooler. Instructed cardboard must be removed (not permitted). Instructed all surfaces must be smooth, non-porous and easily cleanable. Operator removed the cardboard from the coolers during inspection.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.