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SUPERMERCADO LA VILLA

5020 W FULLERTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982520

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO LA VILLA · 5020 W FULLERTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN CARNITA DISH STORAGE AREA AND TAQUERIA

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE OVER SIZED POTS THAT CAN'T BE SUBMERGED IN SINK TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZED.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN TAQUERIA AND CARNITA PREP AREA NEAR CONVEYOR BELT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN TAQUERIA AND MILK WALK IN COOLER,INTERIOR LID ON PREP COOLER TOPSIDE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE,SHELVING UNITS IN MILK WALK IN COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT IN MEAT PREP AREA

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI IN TAQUERIA- FROM PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,FRYER CABINET,FOOD PROCESSOR,DRAWER,GRILL TABLE.MEAT /DELI DEPT-PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF MEAT DISPLAY UNITS,WRAPPING STATION,SAW MACHINE,GRINDER.CHICKEN PREP AREA-ROLLING CARTS.CARNITA PREP AREA-REACH IN COOLER,ICE MACHINE INTEROR PANEL.PRODUCE PREP AREA-CUTTING BOARDS,PREP TABLES.PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS,WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREA,BASEMENT,WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN CARNITA PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE 2- COMP SINK IS STORED AND APPLY A SEALANT,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MEAT/DELI PREP,TAQUERIA AREAS.MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL PREP AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE NEAR MEAT WALK IN COOLER,MILK WALK IN COOLER

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS AND UPPER WINDOW IN CARNITA PREP AREA AND ALL WALK IN COOLERS,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA AND CARNITA PREP AREAS..MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILINGS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IN TAQUERIA HOLE IN UPPER WALL ABOVE 3- COMP SINK,LOOSE CAULK AT HOT HOLDING UNIT.MEAT DEPT-BROKEN WALL TILES UNDER PREP TABLES,CARNITA PREP AREA- UPPER WALL TRIM AT WINDOW IN POOR REPAIR,DRY STORAGE AREA-MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES.MILK WALK IN COOLER -MISSING WALL BASES.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN AIR CURTAINS IN MEAT .MUST REMOVE AIR CURTAIN FROM IN BETWEEN CHICKEN AND MEAT PREP AREA

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT OR MISSING SHIELDS IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA-ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNITS.MEAT DEPT-CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR MEAT DEPT.BAKERY-DISPLAY UNIT

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE COOKING KETTLE UNDER VENTIALTION HOOD IN CARNITA PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AND FAUCET AT 2- COMP SINK

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD .

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN 1ST FL. STORAGE AREAS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM SAME.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

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Inspection history

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

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982542

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO LA VILLA · 5020 W FULLERTON AVE

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
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982135

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO LA VILLA · 5020 W FULLERTON AVE

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: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS 46.43 LBS.SLICED WATERMELONS RANGING FROM 61.4F,61.8F,61.9F,62.9F,63.6F AND 22.26 LBS. CUT SQUASH RANGING FROM 58.5F,59.1F,59.3F,59.4F,59.5F,56.7F. ON A ROLLING CART FOR SALE IN PRODUCE DISPLAY SALES FLOOR,13LBS- COOKED TONGUE AT 44.1F-44.3F IN REACH IN COOLER .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 81.69 LBS. $185.82.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING SINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED HAND SINK FILLING UP WITH WATER WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON IN SINK IT FILLS UP AND NOT DRAINING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING IN ADJACENT PREP AREA.SINK WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE IN REAR MEAT / CHICKEN DEPARTMENT PREP AREA .MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR MIXED IN WITH DIRT IN ELECTRICAL ROOM,BEHIND POLE NEAR REAR DELIVERY DOOR,BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA LEDGE NEAR SEASONING.ALSO APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ALL REAR DELIVERY DOORS AND APPX "1/2" IN CENTER OF DOUBLE ENTRY SLIDING DOORS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/26/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH FOOD INSIDE ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN CARNITA DISH STORAGE AREA AND TAQUERIA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE OVER SIZED POTS THAT CAN'T BE SUBMERGED IN SINK TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZED.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN TAQUERIA AND CARNITA PREP AREA NEAR CONVEYOR BELT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN TAQUERIA AND MILK WALK IN COOLER,INTERIOR LID ON PREP COOLER TOPSIDE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE,SHELVING UNITS IN MILK WALK IN COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT IN MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI IN TAQUERIA- FROM LOWER SHELVES OF HOT HOLDING UNITS,PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,FRYER CABINET,FOOD PROCESSOR,DRAWER,GRILL TABLE.MEAT /DELI DEPT-PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF MEAT DISPLAY UNITS,WRAPPING STATION,SAW MACHINE,GRINDER,FAN GUARD COVERS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT.CHICKEN PREP AREA-MOLD FROM SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,FAN GUARD COVERS.CARNITA PREP AREA-WINDOW EXHAUST FAN,REACH IN COOLER,ICE MACHINE INTEROR PANEL,ROLLING DOLLIES.PRODUCE PREP AREA-CUTTING BOARDS,PREP TABLES.PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS,WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREA,BASEMENT,WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN TOILETROOM AND EMPLOYEES LOCKERROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN CARNITA PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE 2- COMP SINK IS STORED AND APPLY A SEALANT,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MEAT/DELI PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL PREP AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE NEAR MEAT WALK IN COOLER,MILK WALK IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS AND UPPER WINDOW IN CARNITA PREP AREA AND ALL WALK IN COOLERS,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA AND CARNITA PREP AREAS..MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILINGS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IN TAQUERIA HOLE IN UPPER WALL ABOVE 3- COMP SINK,LOOSE CAULK AT HOT HOLDING UNIT.MEAT DEPT-BROKEN WALL TILES UNDER PREP TABLES,CARNITA PREP AREA- WALL TILES BROKEN BEHIND DISH STORAGE SHELF AND UPPER WALL TRIM AT WINDOW IN POOR REPAIR,DRY STORAGE AREA-MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES.MILK WALK IN COOLER -MISSING WALL BASES.CHICKEN PREP AREA-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALLS.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN AIR CURTAINS IN MEAT & CHICKEN PREP AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT OR MISSING SHIELDS IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA-ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNITS.MEAT DEPT-SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR MEAT DEPT.BAKERY-DISPLAY UNIT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PLACE COOKING KETTLE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN CARNITA PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AND FAUCET AT 2- COMP SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD AND HOT HOLDING UNITS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN 1ST FL. STORAGE AREAS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM SAME.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND REMOVE FROM ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE,

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953977

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO LA VILLA · 5020 W FULLERTON AVE

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: OBSERVED THE COFFEE STATION AREA COUNTER, MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOOR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT PREP AREA, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALLS NOT CLEAN IN THE TAQUERIA AREA BEHIND CHICKEN OVEN, AND COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FRONT WALL BEHIND THE STEAM TABLE AND LIGHT SHIELD OVER STEAM TABLE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734761

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO LA VILLA · 5020 W FULLERTON AVE

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 RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS IN TAQUERIA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS IN REAR COOKING NOT CLEAN, INATRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN REAR COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING COOLERS NOT CLEAN MEAT WALK IN,PRODUCE COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734356

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO LA VILLA · 5020 W FULLERTON AVE

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 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS, UNDER BROOM/MOP HOLDER,IN MOP STORAGE AREAS, AND BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTIVE AREAS. HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS IN THE TAQUERIA COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST /OR REPLACE. ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE TABLE IN BASEMENT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS,UTENSILS IN REAR COOKING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN ALL TABLE STORAGE AREAS THRU-OUT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS REAR STORAGE MOP ROOMS,UNDER BROOM/MOP STORAGE SHELF, MEAT AREA,TAQUERIA AREA, REAR COOKING AREA AND IN BASEMENT UNDER PALLETS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING COOLERS NOT CLEAN MEAT WALK-IN,BASEMENT PRODUCE AREA,BUTCHER AREA, AND REAR COOKING ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN BUTCHER AREA. NEED TO CLEAN CEILING IN TAQUERIA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK DRAINING SLOW IN THE TAQUERIA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1464839

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO LA VILLA · 5020 W FULLERTON AVE

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

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 POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND 220 PACKAGED (INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS)SALSAS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES AT 47.5F, 48.2F, 47.3F, 47.9, AND 47.3F. (SALSAS MADE WITH COOKED TOMATOES, ONIONS, PEPPERS, CILANTRO,ETC.) CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005a INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISPOSE OF 220 POUNDS OF PACKAGED SALSA. APPROXIMATE VALUE 716 DOLLARS ALSO, MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY COOL SALSAS BEFORE STORING INSIDE COOLERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE MEAT WALK IN COOLER, BASEMENT, AND MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS MENTIONED.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUD WASHCLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST PROPERLY STORE WASHCLOTHS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385624

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO LA VILLA · 5020 W FULLERTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED SALSA AND MOLE FOR SALE.MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN ALL PREP AREAS

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM TAQUERIA-PREP TABLE,GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINKAND FOIL FROM PIPES,MEAT DEPT & WALK IN COOLER-RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS BRACKETTES AND PAPER HOLDER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN GLASS DOORS ON DELI UNITS.CHICKEN ROOM-REMOVE RUST FROM LEAGS OF 3- COMP SINK AND BRACKETTES OF SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN ALL PREP AREAS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL PREP TABLES AND UNDERSIDES,FRYERS,PIPES,MICRWAVE,ALL SHELVING UNITS,SAW MACHINE,GRINDER,WRAPPING STATIONS,CUBBER,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLES,PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND PALLETS INCLUDING IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN TAQUERIA AND CARNITAS PREP AREAS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SEEPAGE FROM DAMAGED WALLS IN BASEMENT,REMOVE RUST FROM WALLS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,CHICKEN ROOM,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES & WALL TRIM IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN CARNITA PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN CARNITA PREP AREA

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUS REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DRAIN LINES INSIDE OF DELI AND MEAT DISPLAY UNIT AND REMOVE FOIL USED AS A DRAIN LINE,2- COMP SINK HAS A LEAKY PIPE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR SALSA COOLER,PREP COOLER IN TAQUERIA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT,MILK WALK IN COOLER.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385601

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO LA VILLA · 5020 W FULLERTON AVE

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: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS CHICKEN 94.2F ON TOPSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT.COOKED CHICKEN 109.3F,SOUP 108.3F,COOKED BEEF 121.7F IN LARGE POTS STORED ON LOWER SHELF UNDER STEAM TABLE.CUT PUMPKINS 63.1F-66.0F ON PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR.ALSO PREPACKAGED ICE CREAM ,ICE CREAM BARS, CUPS, & CONES,POPSICLES,PALETAS ARE SOFT TO THE TOUCH STORED INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 38.1-42.0F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 140.0F OR ABOVE,40.0F OR ABOVE COLD,0.F FROZEN.APPX 125LBS.$406.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH A OVERHEAD WASTELINE DRAIN PIPE LEAKING ON TOP AND DOWN THE SIDE ,WITH PLASTIC BAGS TIED AROUND PIPE AND FOIL PAN UNDERNEATH TO CATCH WATER THAT OVER FLOWING FROM PAN AND A VERY STRONG FOUL ODOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LEAKING DRAIN LINE.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 100 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS .CEILINGS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREAS,BASEMENT PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS,MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS,AND ON 2 - 50LBS. BAGS OF ONIONS SOME APPEARS TO BE ROTTEN.ALSO 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA BEHIND UNUSED ROTISSERIE OVEN AND ON PALLET OF CAN REFRIED BEANS IN BASEMENT.ALSO ALL REAR DELIVERY DOORS AND FRONT ENTRY SLIDING DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AND LARGE DELIVERY DOOR HAS SEVERAL RUSTED OUT HOLES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS AND RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/11/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED SALSA AND MOLE FOR SALE.MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN ALL PREP AREAS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM TAQUERIA-PREP TABLE,GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINKAND FOIL FROM PIPES,MEAT DEPT & WALK IN COOLER-RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS BRACKETTES AND PAPER HOLDER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN GLASS DOORS ON DELI UNITS.CHICKEN ROOM-REMOVE RUST FROM LEAGS OF 3- COMP SINK AND BRACKETTES OF SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN ALL PREP AREAS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL PREP TABLES AND UNDERSIDES,FRYERS,PIPES,MICRWAVE,ALL SHELVING UNITS,SAW MACHINE,GRINDER,WRAPPING STATIONS,CUBBER,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLES,PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND PALLETS INCLUDING IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN TAQUERIA AND CARNITAS PREP AREAS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SEEPAGE FROM DAMAGED WALLS IN BASEMENT,REMOVE RUST FROM WALLS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,CHICKEN ROOM,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES & WALL TRIM IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN CARNITA PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN CARNITA PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUS REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DRAIN LINES INSIDE OF DELI AND MEAT DISPLAY UNIT AND REMOVE FOIL USED AS A DRAIN LINE,2- COMP SINK HAS A LEAKY PIPE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR SALSA COOLER,PREP COOLER IN TAQUERIA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT,MILK WALK IN COOLER.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1329732

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO LA VILLA · 5020 W FULLERTON AVE

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: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, exposed hand sink caulk in meat department prep area in state of disrepair shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in freezer storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under pallets, storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(1st floor/bsmt).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls, ceiling in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning. Wall that had seepage in bsmt storage area shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shields in bsmt storage areas, and bathrooms shall be provided.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in coolers, dairy coolers not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1354197

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO LA VILLA · 5020 W FULLERTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED SALSA FOR SALE (INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER) WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING (NAME OF PRODUCT, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, EXPIRATION DATE, INGREDIENTS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED, MUST BE INVERT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION AT COOKING AREA,

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN ALL PREP AREAS, AND CLEAN RICE MILK CONTAINER,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALL AREAS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS,

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, REMOVE ALL FOOD STAINS FROM WALL, RE-PLASTER WALL IN BASEMENT,

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT MARKET AREA AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHTS IN COOKING AREA,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK AND LEAK UNDER SINK, IN COOKING AREA,

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326490

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO LA VILLA · 5020 W FULLERTON AVE

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 BADLY STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN COOKING PREP AREA,

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