SUPERMERCADO SANCHEZ, INC. Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR MEAT COOLER, ALSO RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD, AND RUST. ALSO OBSERVED MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER, AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER/BAGGIES/ZIPLOC BAGS.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO UNDER CHIP STORAGE.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR COOKING HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO IN REAR COOKING STORAGE AREA CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHT IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR/MISSING SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/PROVIDE PROPER SHIELD.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHT IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR/MISSING SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/PROVIDE PROPER SHIELD.

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.