SUPERMERCADO MI LUPITA

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY AND LIQUID INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.13: OBSERVED AN ELECTRIC INSECT CONTROL DEVICE STORED ABOVE A COOLER BEING USED AS A FOOD PREP SURFACE WITH A MICROWAVE AND OTHER COOKING GADGETS. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING ANY INSECT CONTROL DEVICES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED THE LOWER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE GROCERY STORE AND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ENTRY DOORS TO THE RESTAURANT NEED TO BE RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNOB AND MAINTAIN. THE HOT WATER IS OPERATED BY THE FAUCET LEVER.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.18: OBSERVED THE TOILET BOWL IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17: OBSERVED SEVERELY WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE FRONT GROCERY SHOPPING AREA, THE FRONT POTENTIAL DELI PREP AREA, IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE RESTAURANT, IN THE DINING AREA, AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11: OBSERVED TWO BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND A CONTAINER OF SLICED TOMATOES (54.2°F), SHREDDED CHEESE (54.0°F), AND SHREDDED LETTUCE (54.9°F) ALL STORED INSIDE A PREP COOLER IN THE RESTAURANT PREP AREA. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 7LBS OF PRODUCT WERE DISCARDED AT $29 WORTH OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A PREP COOLER IN THE RESTAURANT PREP AREA, AT 61.1°F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A TAG PLACED ON UNIT, PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED DRY AND LIQUID INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN ELECTRIC INSECT CONTROL DEVICE STORED ABOVE A COOLER BEING USED AS A FOOD PREP SURFACE WITH A MICROWAVE AND OTHER COOKING GADGETS. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING ANY INSECT CONTROL DEVICES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOWER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE GROCERY STORE AND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ENTRY DOORS TO THE RESTAURANT NEED TO BE RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNOB AND MAINTAIN. THE HOT WATER IS OPERATED BY THE FAUCET LEVER.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TOILET BOWL IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERELY WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE FRONT GROCERY SHOPPING AREA, THE FRONT POTENTIAL DELI PREP AREA, IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE RESTAURANT, IN THE DINING AREA, AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/05/2024, REPORT #2608492: #51: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS (SODA REFRIGERATOR) WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS, OBSERVED OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA AND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA (UNUSED REACH IN COOLER, UNUSED REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL OR REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS (SODA REFRIGERATOR) WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS, OBSERVED OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA AND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA (UNUSED REACH IN COOLER, UNUSED REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL OR REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15(A) OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WATER BACKING UP INTO THE OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN DRAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP IN COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2537850 ON 11-5-21:51-OBSERVED THE SINK IN THE WASHROOM NOT PROPERLY WORKING(TIMER). INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER THAT THE HAND SINK MUST STAY ON FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. 55-OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES THROUGH PREMISES MISSING AND OR DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.58-INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND SINKS IN THE KITCHEN OR WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUE #7-38-030(C).

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT SELLING AREA DISPLAY COOLER SHELVING DIRTY AND THE ICE CREAM REACH IN FREEZER DIRTY AND ICE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR DEFROST. OBSERVED IN THE REAR RESTAURANT THE STORAGE FREEZER HAS ICE BUILD AND NEED CLEANING.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM NOT PROPERLY WORKING (TIMER). INTRUCTED THE MANAGER THAT THE HAND SINK MUST STAY ON FOR AT LEAST 15 TO 20 SECONDS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVER GARBAGE CAN IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES THROUGH PREMISES MISSINGS AND/OR DAMAGE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT SELLING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A COVERED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MENUDO, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED OR SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AND A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT FROM 2020 PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C).

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BEING THE REACH IN FREEZER BY THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH UNDER THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A COVERED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OPEN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT ANY PROTECTIVE BARRIER FROM CONTAMINATION/UNAUTHORIZED PERSONAL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE, FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT COOLER, AND SIDE COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND STORAGE SHELVES IN ALL COOLERS. ALSO NEED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD IN FOOD PREP AREA(TABLES).

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS FOR COOKING CARNITAS, UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO SUBMERGE IN BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR HAVE WRITTEN APPROVED PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER THRU OUT PREMISES AND BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR THE EMPLOYEES WHO MAKE THE CARNITAS ON THE WEEKEND, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.