LA AZTECA PRODUCE

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED INTERIOR OF MEAT SAW ENCRUSTED WITH MEAT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MEAT SAW AFTER EVERY USE. INTERIOR OF BUTCHER/DELI COOLER NEEDS CLEANING.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE. ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USEED.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INSTUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED ON LIGHTS OVER BUTCHER/DELI AREA. BURNT OUT LIGHT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED UNDER HOT LINE HOOD.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NOTED SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT RESTROOM DOOR BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAK AT FAUCET HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND REORGANIZED.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLE IN WALL ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP# 1482861, DATED 7/16/2015. VIOLATION #34;OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE SELLING AREA AND KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. VIOLATION #35; OBSERVED GRIMES WALL INSIDE THE WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN / PAINT SAID WALL.BROKEN CEILING TILES,HEAVY STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PRODUCE,AND ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. VIOLATION #36; MISSING AND BURNED LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED THROUGHOUT STORE. CUTTING BOARDS COVERED IN DEEP BLACK GROOVES, AND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN BUTCHER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD AND GROCERY BAGS, BOTH ARE PROHIBITED, AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN ALL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; MEAT SLICER, MEAT GRINDER, AND DELI MEAT SLICER. ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT STORE. A HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE THE 3- COMP SINK. WALL BASE RUSTED AND DAMAGED IN SMALL KITCHEN. CEILING VENT DETACHED ABOVE PRODUCE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES, REPAIR WALLS, AND REPAIR CEILING VENT AND MAINTAIN ALL.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE BUTHCER COUNTER WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED INSULATION ON PIPE BEHIND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO RE-WRAP.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE SELLING AREA AND KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. COOKED FOOD UNDER THE BUTCHER'S DISPLAY COOLER,DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES IN SELLING AREA THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED GRIMES WALL INSIDE THE WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN / PAINT SAID WALL.BROKEN CEILING TILES,HEAVY STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PRODUCE,AND ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING AND BURNED LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BUTCHER'S AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT MEAT PREPARATION AREAS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND WOODEN PREPARATION TABLE AT MEAT PREPARATION AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TOCLEAN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/FOOD SMEARS ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING WALL TILES/FLOOR BASE TILES AT BUTCHER UNDER HANDWASH BOWL. MUST REPAIR WALL/FLOOR BASE, SEAL ALL CRACKS CREVICES.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB IN PREP AREA ABOVE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR,GAP OF 1/2INCH.NO CITATION ISSSUED, NOT OPERATING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE OR RESEAL RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK-IN DOOR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN FRONT WINDOW LEDGE(BUILD-UP DUST AND PEELING PAINT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL WALLS AND CEINLING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED WALIN COOLER(SOUTH WALL).

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE A COOKING STEM THERMOMETER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED FROM FLOOR(6" FROM FLOOR) IN BASEMENT AREA, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.DETAIL CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AROUND THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER(FOOD DEBRIS).