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LA PROVIDENCIA FOOD MART

1658 W 21ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Grocery Store

15 inspections

  1. Canvass

    11 infractions

    • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. FOUND A HALF PAN OF COOKED PORK IN THE SELF-SERVICE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE ORDERING AREA OF THE DELI/RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES 135°F OR ABOVE. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT $58 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCHARGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND RAW PORK IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COLD HOLDING UNIT RANGING TEMPERATURES OF 56.0-58.0F. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AT $73 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21
    • 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
      • OBSERVED SPECIAL PROCESS OF DRYING HANGING CHORIZO SAUSAGE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE WITH NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO EMAIL CDPH WITH THE STEPS USED FOR THE SPECIAL PROCESS AND MUST RECEIVE APPROVAL TO PROCEED WITH THE SPECIAL PROCESS. MUST STOP SPECIAL PROCESS.
    • 32. VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
      • OBSERVED FACILITY DRYING TCS FOODS WITH NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE. FOUND CHORIZO SAUSAGES HANGING DRYING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. PER PERSON ON SITE, THE SAUSAGES ARE COOKED WITH VINGEAR AND SALT AND LEFT OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE TO DRY. INSTRUCTED MUST STOP SPECIAL PROCESS UNTIL AN APPROVED HACCP/VARIANCE IS ON SITE. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $100 WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SELF-SERVICE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE ORDERING AREA OF THE BUTCHER/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A STICK INSECT CONTROL TRAP FILLED WITH INSECTS STORED ABOVE ONIONS IN THE REAR STORAGE/STORAGE/BRAKE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING INSECT CONTROL DEVICES ABOVE FOOD ITEMS.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS ON SITE FOR WAREWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE SIR STEAK MACHINE WITH MEAT RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE NON-SLIP MATS IN MENTIONED AREA.
  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-601.11 OBSERVED NO BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS ON THE PREPACKAGED ITEMS FOR SALE IN THE 3-DOOR COOLER (GUACAMOLE, PICO DE GALLO, RICE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS ON PREPACKAGED-TO-GO ITEMS THAT ARE FOR SALE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON AN INSECT TRAP LOCATED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOILED TRAPS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE AVAILABLE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING LARGE EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING LARGE EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-203.13 OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A UTILITY SINK.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  4. Canvass

    14 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN EAST STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED PACKAGED SALSA, SOUR CREAM, BEANS, RICE, NOT LABELED AND DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS DISCOLORED AND DEEPLY GROOVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF KNIFE RACK, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING IN REAR STAFF WASHROOM NEAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM NEAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN FRONT EAST STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHAGGER PROOF BULBS.
  5. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED SOME OF THE CONTAINERS OF PREPARED FOODS FOR SALE IN THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WITHOUT LABELS (RICE, GREEN SALSA, RED SALSA) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT EACH STATION FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO USE. CHANGE WHEN EVER DIRTY OR CHANGING MEAT, VEGETABLES ETC AT THAT STATION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED ON SHELVING AND AROUND DOOR AREA LEADING OUTSIDE TO THE SIDE STREET. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN WOODS SO THAT IT IS EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED ALLUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON SOME OF THE SHELVING UNITS AND COOKING UNITS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WALLS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA BEHIND THE CHICKEN AND FISH COLD HOLD UNIT, WALLS AND FLOORS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BEVERAGES IN FRONT STORAGE AREA STACKED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING TO ELEVATE ITEMS TO MAKE THE FLOOR EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR AND SHELF LINING. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  7. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED A VARIETY OF READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS PREPARED, PREPACKAGED AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPERLY DATE/LABEL TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR BELOW FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK THE FOOD ABOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP/WORK STATIONS, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARD IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT STAINED, AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE REAR BOX FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER/DRY STORAGE SHELVES.AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED LARGE POTS FOR CARNITAS, UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT OR HAVE WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE FIRST 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH THE WHITE WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE BLACK SUBSTANCE, AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CARDBOARD UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM THE REAR FLOOR.
  8. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED SEVERAL PREPACKAGED BAGS OF BEANS ON FRONT COUNTER NOT LABELED WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF STORE AND NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS AT REAR PREP AREA.
  9. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED SEVERAL PREPACKAGED FOODS (CEVICHE. CHEESES, RICE, BEANS, ETC.) NOT LABELED WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF STORE AND NAME OF CONTENTS AND INGREDIENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED CARDBOARD STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA AND REAR WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER. DRYWALL CEILING IN THE UTILITY ROOM MUST BE PAINTED. REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES NEXT TO THE ENTRANCE TO THE FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE PRODUCE COOLER.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO PROBE THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
  10. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED AIR CURTAINS IN POOR REPAIR AND NEED TO BE REPLACED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE PRODUCT AND DUST DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED ON THE LIGHT BULBS LOCATED ABOVE THE PRODUCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  11. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED 8 PACKS OF SLICED MELON(WATERMELON, CANTALOUPE, HONEYDEW) DISPLAYED FOR SALE ON FRONT COUNTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 54F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $12 OF SLICED MELON. OBSERVED CHORIZO HANGING IN MEAT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 68.1F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $30 OF CHORIZO. NO LABORATORY ANALYSIS AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED CHICKEN 174.8F AND BEANS 180.6F ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED LARD, SALSA, PICO DE GALLO, ETC DISPLAYED FOR SALE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN COMPRESSOR UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE AND DAIRY COOLERS.
  12. Short Form Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RAW WOODEN STORAGE SHELVINGS IN DELI/MEAT AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
  13. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FOODS IN THE COOLERS. MUST USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND RAW WOODEN STORAGE SHELVINGS IN DELI/MEAT AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
  14. Complaint

    9 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED ASSORTED COOKED TACOS OFFERED FOR SALE MADE WITH CHICKEN,BEANS,POTATOES AT PREP AREA WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (108.1F-113.0F). NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS AT THIS TIME. APPROXIMATELY 10#,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$50.00 AS PER OWNER. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO MONITOR,MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW,ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. 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
      • OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE KITCHEN DELI/MEAT AREA. APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN DELI/MEAT AREA.ALSO,APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON CLUTTERED SHELVINGS AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND SAID STORAGE AREA IS NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROX:1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST PROOF SAID DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY,ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAM TORTA SANDWICHES,TACOS,BEANS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. CHICKEN TACOS 108.1F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • NO CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTING (COOKS CARNITAS).MUST POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND MAINTAIN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FOODS IN THE COOLERS. MUST USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND RAW WOODEN STORAGE SHELVINGS IN DELI/MEAT AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AND MAINTAIN: PREP TABLES,INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS, SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE,CUTTING BOARDS,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN. WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN DELI/MEAT AREA NEED CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
  15. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. THE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE IT.