Rio Grande Fruit Market

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE DOOR RIGHT SIDE.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN MILK/JUICE WALK IN COOLER

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON POP SLEEVES AND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF MILK /JUICE WALK IN COOLER.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR AND ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE DOOR RIGHT SIDE.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN MILK/JUICE WALK IN COOLER

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON POP SLEEVES AND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF MILK /JUICE WALK IN COOLER.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT# 2352268 11/25/19 NOT CORRECTED.#48-STILL OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR AND ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE DOOR RIGHT SIDE.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM BREAD DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR AND RUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN MILK/JUICE WALK IN COOLER.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON POP SLEEVES AND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF MILK /JUICE WALK IN COOLER.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED SEWAGE/WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND POOLING GREASE AND FOUL SMELLING GRAY WATER ON TO FLOOR UNDER SINK AND PREP TABLE IN MEAT PREP AREA WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AT SINK AND WHEN RELEASED.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST REPAIR GREASE TRAP.A PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:15 P.M. TO REPAIR GREASE TRAP.(COS)PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE SELF DOOR CLOSURE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CAULKING ALONG LOWER WALLS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2229635 10/15/18. NOT CORRECTED.Inspector Comments: 4-101.19 #47-REPLACE THE MOLDY PARTICLEBOARD SHELVES IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.Inspector Comments: 6-501.11#55- REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND NEXT TO THE BACK EXIT DOOR. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE STORE.Inspector Comments: 6-501.114 #55-REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER FROM THE STORAGE ROOM AND THE WOOD PILED UP AGAINST THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-205.11 OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER INACCESSIBLE FOR USE. OBSERVED A POT INSIDE OF THE HANDSINK ALONG WITH A PLASTIC MEAT TRAY. ALSO OBSERVED THE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES COVERED WITH A STRYOFOAM CUP SO THAT THE WATER COULD NOT BE TURNED ON. MANAGEMENT REMOVED THE ITEMS INSIDE OF THE HANDSINK AND REMOVED THE CUPS COVERING THE HANDLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS SUCH AS SALSA AND CEVICHE NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK THESE FOODS. AFTER A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS, THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD OR DISCARDED WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT PROVIDED FOR CEVICHE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE OF WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ALONG WITH A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 REPLACE THE MOLDY PARTICLEBOARD SHELVES IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19 THE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND NEXT TO THE BACK EXIT DOOR. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE STORE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER FROM THE STORAGE ROOM AND THE WOOD PILED UP AGAINST THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess dirt accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in rear storage areas under shelving/pallets not clean, had excess debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster in rear storage areas shall be repaired/sealed. Walls in meat department by 3 compartment sink, and prep table not clean, need detailed cleaning.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shield in produce display cooler, shall be provided.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF SAME WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (BEEF, CHICKEN, GROUND BEEF ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED SHELVES AT THE DISPLAY AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL PAPER TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SLICERS WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS...MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINES....ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE CREAM FREEZER AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED LA CHONA MEXICAN STYLE SHREDDED CHEESE (12OZ) AT 52.6F, EL GALLITO QUESO FRESCO MEXICAN STYLE CRUMBING CHEESE (12OZ) AT 52.9F SUPREMO QUESO RANCHERITO MEXICAN FRESH CRUMBING CHEESE. (4OZ) AT 52.7F, V&V SUPREMO SOUR CREAM (7OZ) FAT 53.1F, PLAYERO SALVODERENA STYLE CREAM (15OZ) 53.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ITEMS. APPROXIMATELY 15LBS FOOD VALUE OF $70 INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE MOP SINK IS LOCATED.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEINIG HANDLE/PREPARED SUCH AS DELI MEATS, CHEESE SAUCE FOR NACHO'S. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SHEVLING OF MILK COOLER AND REMOVE CARDBOARD.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEAN ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND UNDER SHELVING IN THE FRONT CHIP DISPLAY AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST ADJUST THE WEATHER STRIPPINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR.