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LA PRINCESA GROCERY

3442 W 24TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60623 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

LA PRINCESA GROCERY has been inspected 2 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 27, 2016. The most recent inspection, on July 12, 2016, recorded 11 infractions.

1 of 2 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Pests and Food source, labelling and allergens.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times on July 12, 2016. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on July 12, 2016. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on July 12, 2016. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 4 times on July 12, 2016. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 3 times on July 12, 2016. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

2 inspections

  1. License

    11 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 46.5F. ALL COOLERS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR LOWER. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • CHICKEN HOT DOGS-45.6F, SOUR CREAM-47.7F, EGGS-51.5F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ON PREMISES MUST BE STORED AND HELD AT 40 DEGREE OR BELOW UNTIL SOLD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES FOR THE NEW BUSINESS, MUST PROVIDE. 100 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS ON SALES FLOOR, ON FLOOR AREAS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK, IN WASHROOM AND IN MOP SINK AREA INSIDE WASHROOM, ONWINDOW SEATS IN FRONT AREA UNDERNEATH ALL FRONT WINDOWS, AND ON STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT. ALSO OBSERVED 4 LIVE FLIES ON PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE ALL AREAS SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL FOOD ITEMS PACKAGED ON PREMISES AND PLACED ON DISPLAY FOR SALE, MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH: BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, NAME OF PRODUCT, AND INGREDIENT(S).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE ALL HEAVILY OIL-STAINED CHIP TRAYS ON SALES FLOOR.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR, ALL COOLERS AND PERSONAL REFRIGERATOR ON SALES FLOOR. ALL SINKS, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(COOLERS, REFRIGERATORS, UNDERNEATH ALL SINKS(DIRT, DROPPINGS).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPAIR OR REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS(3) ON SALES FLOOR.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • ATTACH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
  2. License

    0 infractions

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