Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CASA HERNANDEZ GROCERY STORE on .
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Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613264
Location recorded for this inspection · CASA HERNANDEZ GROCERY STORE · 1725 W LUNT
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassFail
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Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2612599
Location recorded for this inspection · CASA HERNANDEZ GROCERY STORE · 1725 W LUNT
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: WE OBSERVED TCS FOOD COOKED CARNITAS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 48.8F TO 50F. COLD PRODUCTS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW . PER MANAGER STATEMENT CARNITAS WAS COOKED ON 2-23-2025.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURE: POUND 7,VALUE 62.93. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS MUST HAVE LABELD WITH A COMMOMN NAME
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALUMINUM FOIL IS USED INSIDE THE BUTCHER DISPLAY CASE.FOIL IS ATTACHED AT DRAIN UNIT ABOVE FOOD,MUST REMOVE AND INSTALL A DRAIN HOSE. PRESENTLY NOT LEAKING.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN BUTCHERS'S AREA. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-26-2024,REPORT#2588647 #38) 6-501.112: REMOVE DEAD MOUSE FROM TRAP AT REAR NON STORAGE AREA,SWEEP AREA OBSERVED TODAY DEAD MICE FOOD STORAGE AND IN SELLING AREA. #47) 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. #47)4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.REMOVE #47)4-501.12: CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BUTCHER'S AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS #53)5-501.17: COVER IS REQUIRED FOR RECEPTACLE INSIDE STAFF WASHROOM #56)6-202.11: PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IS REQUIRED ABOVE FRESH OPENED PRODUCE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUE
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588647
Location recorded for this inspection · CASA HERNANDEZ GROCERY STORE · 1725 W LUNT
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REMOVE DEAD MOUSE FROM TRAP AT REAR NON STORAGE AREA,SWEEP AREA
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BUTCHER'S AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.REMOVE
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESS RUST AND BROKEN NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.REPLACE SAID SHELVES
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: COVER IS REQUIRED FOR RECEPTACLE INSIDE STAFF WASHROOM
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE AND BEHIND HOOD IN COOKING AREA.REPLACE. SEAL BROKEN HOLE ABOVE BASEBAORD AT BUTCHER'S AREA BEHIND THE MEAT SLICERS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IS REQUIRED ABOVE FRESH OPENED PRODUCE
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570020
Location recorded for this inspection · CASA HERNANDEZ GROCERY STORE · 1725 W LUNT
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537336
Location recorded for this inspection · CASA HERNANDEZ GROCERY STORE · 1725 W LUNT
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND POTS BIG TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE POTS OR OBTAIN A WRITTEN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. (CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEDURE)
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2370356
Location recorded for this inspection · CASA HERNANDEZ GROCERY STORE · 1725 W LUNT
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE DISPLAY AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING/FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CRACK FLOORS AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER REAR FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED LIGHTING ABOVE CHICHERONS/MEAT DISPLAY COUNTER AT THE FRONT PREP TABLE WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDING OR NOT SHATTER PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS OR PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR THE BULBS.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NOTED NO EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2370057
Location recorded for this inspection · CASA HERNANDEZ GROCERY STORE · 1725 W LUNT
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO SOAP AT THE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINKS. (FRONT AND REAR BATHROOMS). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASH SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS (FRONT AND REAR BATHROOMS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE DISPLAY AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING/FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER REAR FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA AT THE REAR, FRONT DISPLAY AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE VEGETABLE COUNTER AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CRACK FLOORS AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NOTED NO EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2294031
Location recorded for this inspection · CASA HERNANDEZ GROCERY STORE · 1725 W LUNT
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION,AT BUTCHER'S AREA TO WIPE MULTI USE UTENSILS
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGING TABLE NEAR MOP SINK WITH PEELING CHIPPING PAINT AND RAW WOOD EXPOSED. TABLE MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED. ALSO RAW WOOD BY THE DISPLAY COOLER IN BUTCHER'S AREA.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: EXTERIOR INTERIOR LID AT WHITE CHEST FREEZER BROKEN WITH SOME PARTS OF EXPOSED INSULATION.LID AND UNIT REPAIRED WITH WHITE TAPE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MENTIONED LID. INTERIOR OF SAME UNIT HAS ACCUMULATION OF RUSTY .REPAIR /REPLACE UNIT
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MOP SINK NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE OF INTERIOR OF SAID SINK WAS REPAIRED WITH CEMENT, WHICH PRESENTLY PARTIALLY BROKEN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION OF STOCK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARDS USED ON SHELVES,FLOOR AND TO COVER LARGE POTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ALUMINUM FOIL ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POT USED FOR CARNITAS TOO LARGE FOR WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WRITTEN PROCEDURE IS NEEDED ON HOW THIS PIECE OF EQUIPMENT WILL BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED IN PLACE. -
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FAUCETS AT SERVICE SINK NOT RAISED ABOVE THE RIM OF MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO RAISE FAUCETS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR WITH PEELING CHIPPING PAINT. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS AROUND MOP SINK AND UNDER ADJACENT TABLE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.ALSO BY THE GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE REPLACE RAW UN-CLEANABLE WOOD COVING/BASEBOARD WALLS IN PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: TOOLS ROOM AT REAR STORAGE AREA CLUTTER,ALSO THE AREA BY THE WALK-IN-COOLER(PRODUCE/MILK.RE-ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOT ALL LIGHT BULBS AT PRODUCE CASE ARE SHIELDED,ALSO AT RE-PACKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELD WITH END CAPS AT PRODUCE CASE AND SHIELD BULB AT RE-PACKING AREA
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293897
Location recorded for this inspection · CASA HERNANDEZ GROCERY STORE · 1725 W LUNT
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION,AT BUTCHER'S AREA TO WIPE MULTI USE UTENSILS
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGING TABLE NEAR MOP SINK WITH PEELING CHIPPING PAINT AND RAW WOOD EXPOSED. TABLE MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED. ALSO RAW WOOD BY THE DISPLAY COOLER IN BUTCHER'S AREA.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: EXTERIOR INTERIOR LID AT WHITE CHEST FREEZER BROKEN WITH SOME PARTS OF EXPOSED INSULATION.LID AND UNIT REPAIRED WITH WHITE TAPE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MENTIONED LID. INTERIOR OF SAME UNIT HAS ACCUMULATION OF RUSTY .REPAIR /REPLACE UNIT
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MOP SINK NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE OF INTERIOR OF SAID SINK WAS REPAIRED WITH CEMENT, WHICH PRESENTLY PARTIALLY BROKEN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION OF STOCK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARDS USED ON SHELVES,FLOOR AND TO COVER LARGE POTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ALUMINUM FOIL ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POT USED FOR CARNITAS TOO LARGE FOR WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WRITTEN PROCEDURE IS NEEDED ON HOW THIS PIECE OF EQUIPMENT WILL BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED IN PLACE. -
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FAUCETS AT SERVICE SINK NOT RAISED ABOVE THE RIM OF MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO RAISE FAUCETS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR WITH PEELING CHIPPING PAINT. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS AROUND MOP SINK AND UNDER ADJACENT TABLE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.ALSO BY THE GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE REPLACE RAW UN-CLEANABLE WOOD COVING/BASEBOARD WALLS IN PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: TOOLS ROOM AT REAR STORAGE AREA CLUTTER,ALSO THE AREA BY THE WALK-IN-COOLER(PRODUCE/MILK.RE-ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOT ALL LIGHT BULBS AT PRODUCE CASE ARE SHIELDED,ALSO AT RE-PACKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELD WITH END CAPS AT PRODUCE CASE AND SHIELD BULB AT RE-PACKING AREA
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #39 NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-10-19,REPORT#2293220. #39)WE OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE COLD DISPLAY COOLER AT BUTCHER'S AREA. WATER FROM RUSTY/SLIMY CONDENSER UNITS WATERLINE DRIPPING ON WRAPPED FOOD:RAW PORK, FISH,BEEF,ETC.FOOD REMOVED. UNIT IS ALREADY REPAIRED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL WHICH IS BROKEN,SLIMY AND STILL WATER DRIPPING FROM IT. INSTRUCTED REMOVE SAID FOIL AND REPAIR/REPLACE CONDENSER UNIT AND WATER LINES.IF UNIT IS REPAIRED,MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE CONDENSER UNIT AND WATER LINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. TODAY 6-20-19 STILL OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM CONDENSER UNIT ON OPENED FOOD INSIDE THE COLD DISPLAY COOLER: PIECE OF SAUSAGE,CLEANED TRIPPA AND SMALL PORK ROAST.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 5,VALUE 10. ALL FOOD REMOVED FROM UNIT AND STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION",DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293220
Location recorded for this inspection · CASA HERNANDEZ GROCERY STORE · 1725 W LUNT
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SINKS AT BUTCHER'S AREA NOR AT REPACKING AREA.REMOVE DOORS TO BUTCHER AND REPACKING AREAS OR INSTALL ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT BUTCHER AND RE-PACKING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: WE OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE COLD DISPLAY COOLER AT BUTCHER'S AREA. WATER FROM RUSTY/SLIMY CONDENSER UNITS WATERLINE DRIPPING ON WRAPPED FOOD:RAW PORK, FISH,BEEF,ETC.FOOD REMOVED. UNIT IS ALREADY REPAIRED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL WHICH IS BROKEN,SLIMY AND STILL WATER DRIPPING FROM IT. INSTRUCTED REMOVE SAID FOIL AND REPAIR/REPLACE CONDENSER UNIT AND WATER LINES.IF UNIT IS REPAIRED,MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE CONDENSER UNIT AND WATER LINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION,AT BUTCHER'S AREA TO WIPE MULTI USE UTENSILS -
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MOP SINK NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE OF INTERIOR OF SAID SINK WAS REPAIRED WITH CEMENT, WHICH PRESENTLY PARTIALLY BROKEN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION OF STOCK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARDS USED ON SHELVES,FLOOR AND TO COVER LARGE POTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ALUMINUM FOIL ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGING TABLE NEAR MOP SINK WITH PEELING CHIPPING PAINT AND RAW WOOD EXPOSED. TABLE MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED. ALSO RAW WOOD BY THE DISPLAY COOLER IN BUTCHER'S AREA.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: EXTERIOR INTERIOR LID AT WHITE CHEST FREEZER BROKEN WITH SOME PARTS OF EXPOSED INSULATION.LID AND UNIT REPAIRED WITH WHITE TAPE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MENTIONED LID. INTERIOR OF SAME UNIT HAS ACCUMULATION OF RUSTY .REPAIR /REPLACE UNIT
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POT USED FOR CARNITAS TOO LARGE FOR WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WRITTEN PROCEDURE IS NEEDED ON HOW THIS PIECE OF EQUIPMENT WILL BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED IN PLACE. -
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FAUCETS AT SERVICE SINK NOT RAISED ABOVE THE RIM OF MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO RAISE FAUCETS.
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. AVOCADO PEELS ON GROUND AND BEHIND THE CONTAINER DEBRIS AND ITEMS. OBSERVED BIRDS ON TOP THE GARBAGE BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES (BIRD FECES ON THEM). ALSO GARBAGE LIDS ARE BROKEN / MISSING PART. MUST REPLACE LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR WITH PEELING CHIPPING PAINT. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS AROUND MOP SINK AND UNDER ADJACENT TABLE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.ALSO BY THE GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE REPLACE RAW UN-CLEANABLE WOOD COVING/BASEBOARD WALLS IN PREP AREA.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: TOOLS ROOM AT REAR STORAGE AREA CLUTTER,ALSO THE AREA BY THE WALK-IN-COOLER(PRODUCE/MILK.RE-ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOT ALL LIGHT BULBS AT PRODUCE CASE ARE SHIELDED,ALSO AT RE-PACKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELD WITH END CAPS AT PRODUCE CASE AND SHIELD BULB AT RE-PACKING AREA
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2182160
Location recorded for this inspection · CASA HERNANDEZ GROCERY STORE · 1725 W LUNT
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGING TABLE NEAR MOP SINK WITH PEELING CHIPPING PAINT AND RAW WOOD EXPOSED. TABLE MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN CHEST FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AROUND MOP SINK AND UNDER ADJACENT TABLE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR WITH PEELING CHIPPING PAINT. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ONLY 1 SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN 3 SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. REMOVE DOOR TO BUTCHER AREA OR INSTALL ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT BUTCHER AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181890
Location recorded for this inspection · CASA HERNANDEZ GROCERY STORE · 1725 W LUNT
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 100 ANTS ON FLOOR NEAR MOP SINK AND ON TABLE NEAR MOP SINK. OBSERVED 25 ANTS IN FRONT ON REACH IN CHEST FREEZER NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE ANT ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGING TABLE NEAR MOP SINK WITH PEELING CHIPPING PAINT AND RAW WOOD EXPOSED. TABLE MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN CHEST FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AROUND MOP SINK AND UNDER ADJACENT TABLE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR WITH PEELING CHIPPING PAINT. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ONLY 1 SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN 3 SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. REMOVE DOOR TO BUTCHER AREA OR INSTALL ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT BUTCHER AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60626
177 of 236 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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