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Supermercado Santos Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

Supermercado Santos 4045-4047 W 31ST ST, CHICAGO 60623 Grocery Store
September 1, 2015 Canvass License #1091886
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Major

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #30
CRITICAL
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED TRAYS OF PORK AND BEEF IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME OR DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGES. OBSERVED GUACAMOLE AND SALSA FOR SALE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT INGREDIENTS OR NAME AND ADDRESS OF BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS FOR SALE WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS.
Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.
Approved cooling methods must be used.
Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE SODA REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN THE GROCERY STORE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE SODA REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELVES OF THE SODA REFRIGERATOR IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A MINOR LEAK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED THE WASHBOWL HAS A MINOR LEAK AT THE T-TRAP LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A MINOR LEAK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED THE WASHBOWL HAS A MINOR LEAK AT THE T-TRAP LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.

Health Department Information

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