LA FRUTERIA INC

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE PRODUCE WRAPPING STATION IN REAR PREP AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENT FANS IN THE WASHROOMS ON THE CEILING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE FAUCET OF THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC FROM THE SINK AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS THROUGH PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKS AT THE FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PRODUCE AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,OF DUST BUILD-UP AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF DISPLAY MEAT COOLER AT PREP AREA OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS ANS CLEAN WINDOW LEDGES NEAR THE MEAT COUNTER OF DUST AND DEAD FLIES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE OPEN PRODUCE COOLER,HAS DIRT BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET NECTK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBGSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTINGB BOARDS IN THE PRODUCE AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,OF DUST BUILD-UP AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF DISPLAY MEAT COOLER AT PREP AREA OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS ANS CLEAN WINDOW LEDGES NEAR THE MEAT COUNTER OF DUST AND DEAD FLIES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE OPEN PRODUCE COOLER,HAS DIRT BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET NECTK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNIT NOT SEALED IN 2ND FL SPICE ROOM.MUST REPAIR.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR IN OFFICE.MUST REPLACE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN 2 AREAS OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, DAMAGED.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN 2NDFL PREP AREA FOR DEHYDRATED FISH.MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND TOWEL DEVICE.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AND BEHIND STORAGE STORED ON WALLS IN DEHYDRATING ROOM.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE.RECOMMENED PEST CONTROLSERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNIT NOT SEALED IN 2ND FL SPICE ROOM.MUST REPAIR.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR IN OFFICE.MUST REPLACE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN 2 AREAS OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, DAMAGED. ALSO OPENINGS IN WALL AREA IN 2ND FL DEHYDRATING ROOM.MUST REPAIR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN 2NDFL PREP AREA FOR DEHYDRATED FISH.MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND TOWEL DEVICE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT. REPAIR FAIN IN REAR REACH-IN FREEZER. REPLACE SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PALLETS, AND SHELVES, IN BASEMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. REMOVE TOMATOES OFF FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL PALLETS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON NON-SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE EXCESS CARDBOARD NEAR COMPACTOR. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON PALLETS IN NORTH BASEMENT, SEVERAL LARGE FLIES IN REAR SOUTH BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT. REPAIR FAIN IN REAR REACH-IN FREEZER. REPLACE SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PALLETS, AND SHELVES, IN BASEMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. REMOVE TOMATOES OFF FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL PALLETS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON NON-SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE EXCESS CARDBOARD NEAR COMPACTOR. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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.OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKING MACHINE VAC. MASTER MACHINE MODEL #VP320 IN MEAT DEPARTMENT MACHINE WAS TAGGED INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MUST HAVE AN APPROVED HACCS FROM THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

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.OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN REAR PACKING AREA.(SPICES)

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT COOLER PRODUCE, AND MEAT NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.CEILING IN MEAT AREA POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (USING PAPER TOWEL).

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE COUNTER INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.