Supermercado Santos Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 9LBS OF CARNITAS, 20LBS OF BEEF, 3 LBS OF CHOPPED TOMATOES STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT ANY DATE MARKING LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE MARKING LABELS( NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL READY TO EAT AND REFRIGERATED ITEMS THAT ARE STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED VOLUNTARILY DURING INSPECTION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED PREMISE CURING PORK ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITHOUT REQUIRED VARIANCE ISSUED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS OF PORK BEING DRIED HANGING FROM HOOD FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH FOR VARIANCE APPROVAL INFORMATION. PORK VOLUNTARILTY DISCARDED DURING THIS TIME BY PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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: OBSERVED PREMISE CURING PORK ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITHOUT REQUIRED VARIANCE ISSUED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS OF PORK BEING DRIED HANGING FROM HOOD FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH FOR VARIANCE APPROVAL INFORMATION. PORK VOLUNTARILTY DISCARDED DURING THIS TIME BY PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION ISSUANCE.

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 ALL PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.