Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CASA HERNANDEZ GROCERY STORE on .
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Pass
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0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613264
Location recorded for this inspection · CASA HERNANDEZ GROCERY STORE · 1725 W LUNT
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955905
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: NOTED RAW WOOD SHELVING AT EAST DRY STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SEAL(PAINT) TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE WATER RESISTANT FINISH.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED MEAT BLOOD ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO CLEAN SHELVING.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN WALK-IN COOLER ALSO LIGHT SHIELD CAP MISSING FROM LIGHT AT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD AND CAP.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER AT EAST DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WINDOW.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER FOR BETTER MONITORING OF PESTS.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955452
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: NOTED BROKEN GLASS DOOR AT TWO DOOR DISPLAY REFIGERATION UNIT AT REAR OF AISLE AREA NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955439
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: NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER AISLE SHELVING WHERE BAGS OF SUGAR IS LOCATED AND 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS AT DRY STORAE AREA NEAR DISPLAY WINDOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT THEIR PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND TO CLEAN UP MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE WHERE DROPPINGS WERE LOCATED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: NOTED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION#32 RUST ON DRAINBOARD ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, VIOLATION#34DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WALK IN COOLER,REAR PREP AREA AND OLD COOLER ADJACENT TO MEAT COUNTER BEING USED FOR STORAGE.MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. SEE REPORT#1631843 DATED 2/18/2016 AND REPORT#16316332 DATED 2/11/16 SERIOUS VIOLATION-7-42-090
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED BROKEN GLSASS DOOR AT TWO DOOR DISPLAY REFIGERATION UNIT AT REAR OF AISLE AREA NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER REPACKAGING TABLE AREA MISSING FLOOR TILES THESE TILES NEED TO BE REPLACED.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED HOLES AND OPEN WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631843
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 BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE DEEP FREEZER IN REAR. ALSO PAINT OR STAIN RAW WOOD RACKS IN STORAGE ROOM, USE OF CARDBOARD IS PROHIBITED IN COOLERS. GROCERY BAGS ARE PROHIBITED FOR USE OF STORING FOOD, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. RUST ON DRAIN BOARD ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK, AND CUTTING BOARD NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, COVERED WITH BLACK GROOVES. MAINTAIN SAME.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED OR DIRTY FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS;WALK-IN COOLER, REAR PREP AREA, AND AN OLD COOLER ADJACENT TO THE MEAT COUNTER BEING USED AS DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. PEELING PAINT IN THE MANAGER'S OFFICE, HOLE IN WALL (BOTTOM) NEXT TO DEEP FREEZER IN REAR. STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. ALSO IN SAME TOILET ROOM, REMOVE TAPE FROM CEILING BEING USED TO COVERING HOLES OF EXPOSED PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631633
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 APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; CORNERS OF EXIT DOOR IN REAR, BY THE BIKES STORED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN REAR, CORNERS OF TOOL ROOM IN REAR, AND CORNERS OF FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY., AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE DEEP FREEZER IN REAR. ALSO PAINT OR STAIN RAW WOOD RACKS IN STORAGE ROOM, USE OF CARDBOARD IS PROHIBITED IN COOLERS. GROCERY BAGS ARE PROHIBITED FOR USE OF STORING FOOD, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. RUST ON DRAIN BOARD ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK, AND CUTTING BOARD NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, COVERED WITH BLACK GROOVES. MAINTAIN SAME.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS; SLICER, AND MEAT GRINDER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED OR DIRTY FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS;WALK-IN COOLER, REAR PREP AREA, AND AN OLD COOLER ADJACENT TO THE MEAT COUNTER BEING USED AS DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. PEELING PAINT IN THE MANAGER'S OFFICE, HOLE IN WALL (BOTTOM) NEXT TO DEEP FREEZER IN REAR. STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. ALSO IN SAME TOILET ROOM, REMOVE TAPE FROM CEILING BEING USED TO COVERING HOLES OF EXPOSED PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED WATER LINE FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER BEING STRETCHED THROUGH A WALL TO THE DRY STORAGE AREA. THE WATER LINE IS DRIPPING INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND INSTALL WATER LINE AS REQUIRED BY CITY CODE, AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED TOOL STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482757
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: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.ONLY CLEAN KNIVES MUST BE KEPT AT SAID RACK
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: : FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE SATURATED WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE SAID TILES. EXCESS GRIMES ON PIECE OF RUG ON TOP THE WOOD BETWEEN THE TWO PREP AREAS THAT IS USED FOR DELIVERY,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482736
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
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: WE(BUTCHER,CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER AND MYSELF) OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER NOT MAINTAINING.EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSER UNIT WHICH ICE IS DANGLING FROM UNIT AND DRIPPING ON TO FOOD(MEAT,LUNCH MEAT,FISH ETC),MUST OF THE FOOD WAS COVERED.OBSERVED RUSTY ALUMINUM FOIL INSIDE THE UNIT SHAPED HAS A FUNNEL FROM THE UNIT TO A DRAIN HOLE,EVEN DRAIN HOSE IS FROZEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT. INTERIOR OF LID LINER OF WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR,EXPOSED INSULATION AND LID LINER IS TAPED TO LID,OPENED FOOD(PART OF LAMB,FISH ETC)INSIDE THE SAID UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID LINER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL,ALSO FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. SERIOUS 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 - Comments: WE(BUTCHER,CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLE AND MY SELF)OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES AT REAR STORAGES.UNDER THE SHELVES AT FIRST STORAGE AREA,ON TOP THE SHELF AT SECOND STORAGE AREA SOUTH-EAST CORNER AND UNDER THE ORANGE PLASTIC CRATES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SANITIZE FOOD SHELVES.APPROX 30 DROPPINGS ON PREMISES.UNABLE TO CHECK FLOOR ACROSS FROM TOOLS STORAGE DUE TO TIRE PUMP UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATED 6" OFF THE PREMISES ITEMS NEEDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS. INTERIOR OF LID LINER OF WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR,EXPOSED INSULATION AND LID LINER IS TAPED TO LID,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID LINER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. WASTE LINE CONNECTION FROM WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.PRESENTLY WATER FROM UNIT DRAINS ON TOP THE SHELF AND FLOOR KNIFES ARE STORED INSIDE A DIRTY BUCKET IN BUTCHER'S AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. A DOOR SEPARATES BUTCHER'S AREA AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO LEAVE DOOR OPEN,REMOVE DOOR OR INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BUTCHER'S AREA,UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ENCRUSTED BLOOD ON TOP THE SHELVES, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE SATURATED WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE SAID TILES. EXCESS GRIMES ON PIECE OF RUG ON TOP THE WOOD BETWEEN THE TWO PREP AREAS THAT IS USED FOR DELIVERY,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1391404
Location recorded for this inspection · CASA HERNANDEZ GROCERY STORE · 1725 W LUNT
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1391392
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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND ON SHELVING UNITS AT DRY STORAGE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WALLS/CEILING NOT CLEAN INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND REAR STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106595
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 THE THIRD WASHROOM NOT IN USE,HOWEVER IS USED FOR STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOILET BOWL AND CAP WASTE FLOOR DRAIN.BUSINESS HAS TWO OTHER OPERABLE WASHROOMS ON PREMISES
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNEVEN AND BROKEN FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO RELACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON_ABSORBENT MATERIAL.SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR AREA, SPECIALLY UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS. SOUTH- EAST STORAGE AREA HAS ACCUMULATE ITEMS INCLUDED TIRE,TOOLS ETC,ON FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR, FOR PROPER CLEANING.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS INSTALLED AT WATER PIPE OF THE MOP SINK ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING AT HOT WATER HANDLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE BUTCHER'S AREA.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106568
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
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND A LARGE POT OF CHORIZO MEAT MARINATING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,PRODUCTS TEMPERATURE OF 47.6F TO 48.2F,CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER/OWNER STATED CHORIZO MEAT WAS MIXED WITH OTHER INGREDIENT YESTERDAY, HOWEVER NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUND 200,VALUE 500. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
10
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT MAINTAINED: WASTE WATER(GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS) IS BACKING UP INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON,ALSO STANDING WATER REMAINS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENTS ,NOT ABLE TO DRAIN. CEASED AND DESIST BUTCHER'S AND COOKING OPERATION, NO COOKING WILL BE DONE OR SELLING OF ANY PRODUCTS FROM BUTCHER'S AREA. WILL RETURN IN 48 HOURS TO RECHECK THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 AT 10:15am OWNER WAS ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM,NO WASTE WATER IS BACKING UP,AND WATER FROM COMPARTMENTS PROPERLY DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESUME REGULAR OPERATION AFTER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS ARE WASHED,CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: WE OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ON SHELVES,UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS. OBSERVED OPENED GREEN BLOCK AND CHEWED PIECES OF PESTICIDE ON FLOOR BEHIND PIPE IN PREP/ DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,PESTICIDE BLOCK MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE BOX BAIT.OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED FOUND OPENED BLOCK WINDOW WITH BROKEN MESH OF THE DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND RODENT/INSECT PROOFED DOOR AND WINDOW. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREA. SAID SHELVES ARE DIRTY WITH DRY BLOOD, FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER UNKNOWN PARTICLES,INSTRUCTED TO PAINT ALL SHELVES MENTIONED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE THIRD WASHROOM NOT IN USE,HOWEVER IS USED FOR STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOILET BOWL AND CAP WASTE FLOOR DRAIN.BUSINESS HAS TWO OTHER OPERABLE WASHROOMS ON PREMISES
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNEVEN AND BROKEN FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO RELACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON_ABSORBENT MATERIAL.SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR AREA, SPECIALLY UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS. SOUTH- EAST STORAGE AREA HAS ACCUMULATE ITEMS INCLUDED TIRE,TOOLS ETC,ON FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR, FOR PROPER CLEANING.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM METAL CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS INSTALLED AT WATER PIPE OF THE MOP SINK ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING AT HOT WATER HANDLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE BUTCHER'S AREA.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER FROM INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
585459
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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FOAM TOILET SEAT ON TOILET BOWL IN REAR,REPAIR BROKEN DOOR AT DRY STORAGE ROOM,AND PAINT PEELING ON PREP TABLE AT PRODUCE PACKING AREA, AND SERVICE COUNTER AT CHECKOUT WITH PAINT PEELING.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS AND DEBRIS ON TOILET BOWLS,ON INSIDE BOTTOM /TOP WALLS OF MICROWAVE OVEN UNDER SHELF AT MEAT PREP SECTION,AND ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR WALLS AND LOW WALLS INSIDE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AT REAR AREA.
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.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.
Check Health Inspection is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government health department. Inspection information comes from public government records and may change as new inspections or corrections are published.