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LA FLOR GROCERY STORE

10500 S AVENUE M · Chicago, IL 60617

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for LA FLOR GROCERY STORE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567732

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR GROCERY STORE · 10500 S AVENUE M

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315557

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR GROCERY STORE · 10500 S AVENUE M

Recorded violations

  • 57

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

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2313111

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR GROCERY STORE · 10500 S AVENUE M

Recorded violations

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: 3-402.12 OBSERVED RECENT SUPPLIER'S STORAGE DOCUMENTATION NOT PROVIDED FOR RAW CEVICHE FISH PREPPED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FOR SPECIAL PROCESSES FOODS (RAW FISH) THAT IS PREPARED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: 8-103.12(B) OBSERVED HOMEMADE CHORIZO ON SITE WITHOUT A VARIANCE NOR A MOST RECENT LABORATORY RESULTS DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED (TESTED WITHIN 5 YEARS) FOR HOMEMADE CHORIZO. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN ORDER TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING PROCEDURE FOR THE LARGE POTS THAT ARE UNABLE TO SUBMERGE INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR REMOVE LARGE POTS FROM THE FACILITY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD AS A FLOOR LINER, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 57

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

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200465

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR GROCERY STORE · 10500 S AVENUE M

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A); NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005; NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; MUST CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150601

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR GROCERY STORE · 10500 S AVENUE M

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OWNER HAD NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. OWNER HAD A STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE THAT EXPIRES APRIL 2018. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED FOR THE SALE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND NO LABELS ON SOME COOKED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE MADE ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: MEAT SLICER, GRINDER AND SAW, CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE, BOTTOM OF MEAT DISPLAY CASE, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN BUTCHER AREA, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER SINKS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON COVERS. CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE BURNERS IN REAR COOKING AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND A HOSE ATTACHED TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA; REMOVE HOSE AND REFRAIN FROM ATTACHING TO THE HAND SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET MOPS ON FLOOR OF DISH WASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989891

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR GROCERY STORE · 10500 S AVENUE M

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN BETWEEN RUNNERS OF DOORS AT THE MEAT DISPLAY COUNTER,HAS OLD FOOD PARTICLES BETWEEN RUNNERS AND CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP ,INSTRUCYTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN ARE,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,ESPECIALLY BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR NEAR STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE STOVE AT KITCHEN AREA,OF GREASE BUILD-UP,CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER OF DUST BUILD-UP AND CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1764057

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR GROCERY STORE · 10500 S AVENUE M

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DELI MEAT COOLER AND THE PREP TABLE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS. ALSO FLOOR BEHIND DELI COUNTER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1562174

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR GROCERY STORE · 10500 S AVENUE M

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: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,HAS OPEN DARK SEAMS

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF MEAT COUNTER,ESPECIALLY BETWEN RUNNERS OF DOORS,HAS FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA ALSO CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF DUST BUILD -UP

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND BEHIND MEAT COUNTER,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT OPEN PRODUCE COOLER AND IN THE KITCHEN AREA

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THEREMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE MEAT COUNTER IN REAR OF PREMISES

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497505

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR GROCERY STORE · 10500 S AVENUE M

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL WHITE STORAGE SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR, PLASTIC RACKS WITH FOOD BUILD-UP PRESENT IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN FRONT SECTION OF BASEMENT, AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR, CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL LOOSE WALL PANELING IN MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL GREASY LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE ALL MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AND DISHWAHING AREAS

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR FAUCET AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT(NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION).

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL STOCK AND ARTICLES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497155

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR GROCERY STORE · 10500 S AVENUE M

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: 5 FLIES OBSERVED LANDING ON CUTTING BOARD AND FLYING AROUND IN MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 15 GNATS IN OFFICE AND PREP AREAS. MUST REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL SERVICE WHICH MUST INCLUDE SERVICING ALL APPROVED FLY CATCHING DEVICES. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED SURFACES AND AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS ON PREMISES FOR SALE MUST BE PROPELY LABELED. ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE BOXES FROM SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND PAINT ALL RUSTY SURFACES(INCLUDING LEGS OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS). PAINT RUSTY WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: KNIFE RACK ON WALL IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, LOWER INTERIOR SECTIONS AT BOTH ENDS OF MEAT CASES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, MASSIVE DIRT AND DUST BUILD-UP ON WALLS, CEILING AND FAN GAURDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA, CUTTING BOARDS, KNIFE STORED AGAINST THE WALL IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ALL WHITE STORAGE SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR, PLASTIC RACKS WITH FOOD BUILD-UP PRESENT IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN FRONT SECTION OF BASEMENT, AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT(COOLERS AND FREEZERS ON SALES FLOOR), DEBRIS NOTED

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Comments: REPAIR, CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL LOOSE WALL PANELING IN MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND RE-PAINT AREA. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL GREASY LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE ALL MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AND DISHWAHING AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR FAUCET AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT(NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION).

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL STOCK AND ARTICLES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497027

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR GROCERY STORE · 10500 S AVENUE M

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: FOUND MEXICAN SAUSAGE HANGING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE(70.1F) IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND PRE-COOKED PORK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA(88.4F). INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 4O DEGREES OR BELOW UNDER REFRIGERATION, AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE IN HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, AND ALL COOKED FOODS BEING COOLED IN COOLERS AT 40 DEGREES WITH DOCUMENTED TEMPERATURES DURING THE COOLING PROCESS(140 TO 70 IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70 TO 40 IN 4 HOURS). ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WASH BOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NO HOT RUNNING WATER PROVIDED. MUST HAVE FACILITY REPAIRED. INSTRUCTED TO USE EXPOSED HANDSINK OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM WHICH IS 6 FEET AWAY IN SAME PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 5 FLIES OBSERVED LANDNG ON CUTTING BOARD AND FLYING AROUND IN MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 15 GNATS IN OFFICE AND PREP AREAS. MUST REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL SERVICE WHICH MUST INCLUDE SERVICING ALL APPROVED FLY CATCHING DEVICES. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED SURFACES AND AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OVERFLOWING TRASH OBSERVED IN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, UNABLE TO CLOSE LID ON DUMPSTER. MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS ON PREMISES FOR SALE MUST BE PROPELY LABELED. ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE BOXES FROM SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND PAINT ALL RUSTY SURFACES(INCLUDING LEGS OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS). PAINT RUSTY WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: KNIFE RACK ON WALL IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, LOWER INTERIOR SECTIONS AT BOTH ENDS OF MEAT CASES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, MASSIVE DIRT AND DUST BUILD-UP ON WALLS, CEILING AND FAN GAURDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA, CUTTING BOARDS, KNIFE STORED AGAINST THE WALL IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ALL WHITE STORAGE SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR, PLASTIC RACKS WITH FOOD BUILD-UP PRESENT IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN FRONT SECTION OF BASEMENT, AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT(COOLERS AND FREEZERS ON SALES FLOOR), DEBRIS NOTED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR, CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL LOOSE WALL PANELING IN MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND RE-PAINT AREA. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL GREASY LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE ALL MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AND DISHWAHING AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR FAUCET AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT(NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION).

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL STOCK AND ARTICLES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1296572

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR GROCERY STORE · 10500 S AVENUE M

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: NO TOWEL DEVICE IN COOKING ROOM AT HAND SINK .MUST INSTALL. ALSO SEL RAW WOOD AT STAND OF MEAT GRINDER IN REAR,AND REPAIR RUSTY TOP OF DEEP FREEZER IN REAR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE HOSE.NO BACKLOW DEVICE INSTALLED ON MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.MUST INSTALL.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN MOP SINK NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT.

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How results compare in ZIP 60617

242 of 303 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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