ZAVALA'S GROCERY STORE INC

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN TAQUERIA AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL TIMES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDSOAP AVAILABLE AT THE BUTCHER PREP AREA DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED. PIC PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS SAUSAGES AS WELL AS 50 LBS PORK SKIN WITH MEAT ATTACHED HANGING ON POLES RANGING BETWEEN 75F-85F LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED DURING THIS TIME.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS IN THE GROCERY AISLE WITHOUT LABELS (BREADCRUMBS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO FIND FOOD-GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNIT IN BUTCHER PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM CRACKS AND CREVICES OF EQUIPMENT.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF FACILITY IN FRONT BUTCHER AREA (CORNER NEAR SHELVING) AND REAR PREP AREA NEAR WINDOWS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF FACILITY IN FRONT BUTCHER AREA (CORNER NEAR SHELVING) AND REAR PREP AREA NEAR WINDOWS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2566976 DATED; 11/14/2022 NOT CORRECTED: #53 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE IN WASHROOM AT ALL TIMES. #55 OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN REAR UNISEX WASHROOM WITH WATER DAMAGE STAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO FOODSERVICE SANITATION TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOODSERVICE SANITATION TRAINING ON SITE FOR PERSON IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PIC IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN SANITATION TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST ON SHELVING ON SALESFLOOR HOLDING WASHING POWDER AND SOAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR HOT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE IN WASHROOM AT ALL TIMES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN REAR UNISEX WASHROOM WITH WATER DAMAGE STAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON INCHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHTS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM IN REAR PREP AREA TO BE BLOWN OUT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLES AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

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.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERING. INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE REAR HAND SINK LOCATED ON THE OPPOSITE WALL FROM THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 IN GAP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENT, EXCESS STORAGE, AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA CORNER/ WEST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT GROCERY AREA IN THE FIRST ISLE AND IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 MUST PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING FOR FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN WALK IN COOLER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Inspector Comments: 5-204.12 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LID ON TOP OF BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-201.11 MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT HOOD.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR LEAKY WALLS IN BASEMENT

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-102.11 PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN DELI/MEAT DEPT SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.COS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN DELI/MEAT DEPT.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.COS.(SEE VIOLATION #10)

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 MUST PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING FOR FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN WALK IN COOLER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS/DISH WASHING AREAS GARBAGE CANS AND FRUIT ON DISPLAY FOR SALE,PLANT SETTING IN WATER AT SERVICE COUNTER.ALSO. 4- RODENT DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNIT BEHIND GELATINA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/2/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A)

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

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.14 OBSERVED MULTIUSE UTENSILS (BLENDERS,SPOONS,LIDS )NOT BEING SANITIZED AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,SOAP BEING SQUEEZED ON UTENSILS AND WIPED WITH CLOTH AND RINSED UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACED TO DRY ON HOOKS,OVERHEAD DISH STORAGE SHELVES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SETTING TO SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES PROPERLY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM REAR PREP AREA SHELVING UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER.,MICROWAVE.MUST DEFROST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: 5-103.12 OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK UNDER PRESSURE IN DELI/MEAT DEPT.TURNED ON FAUCET HANDLE AND NO RUNNING WATER.EMPLOYEE TURNED WATER ON FROM UNDERNEATH FROM WATER SHUT OFF.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES.COS.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LID ON TOP OF BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT HOOD.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR LEAKY WALLS IN BASEMENT.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MAY NOT STORE OPEN FOODS IN GROCERY BAGS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SIDES OF EQUIPMENT IN FRESH MEAT SECTION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CEILING AIR VENT IN REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING, MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. OPEN DRAIN UNDER REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.