ZAVALA'S GROCERY STORE INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE, DELI MEAT,CHICKEN, TAMALES, BEEF, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED GELATIN FOR SALE INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT IN FRONT OF PREMISE ON SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAMES AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS. MUTS MAINTAIN.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING BEEF WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK STAINS IN THE PREP AREAS. INSRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING SURFACES THAT ARE SMOOTH AND ABLE TO BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS (NOT IN USE) TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER CLEANING AND SANITZING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL LARGE POTS FROM PREMISE AND OR PROVIDE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LARGER COMPARTMENTS. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET NECK WOBBLY WITH SLIGHT LEAK LON EXPOSED SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN SLOW DRAIN ON SAID SINK. MUTS MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET NECK WOBBLY WITH SLIGHT LEAK LON EXPOSED SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN SLOW DRAIN ON SAID SINK. MUTS MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.