SUPERMERCADO RIVERA

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT (BURNER AND WARMER) IN REAR AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNCESSARY ITEMS AS A MEANS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER TABLES IN MEAT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2579802 DATED:8/9/23; #38-OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND BOTTOM OF FRONT WEST DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. #47-OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED SOILED TRAYS ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #47-OBSERVED DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #52-OBSERVED WATER HEATER LINE DRAINING INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED TWO OPEN CUPS OF COFFEE/TEA ON PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR DRINKING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND BOTTOM OF FRONT WEST DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN SALES, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED MULIT-USE EQUIPMENT NOT INVERTED IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED SOILED TRAYS ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. .

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN .

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER HEATER LINE DRAINING INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DWATER DAMAGED SURFACES AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR VENTILATION HOOD. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND SALES AREA, VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT OF FRONT EXTERIOR DELIVERY DOOR (ADJACENT TO DAIRY COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND DISHES IN FRONT DISH AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND DELI HANDWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND STOCK STORED ON FLOOR IN DAIRY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST HANG SOILED MOPS TO DRY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND ITEMS IN NEED OF REPAIR: BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT DISH AREA. LOOSE CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN BOTH RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL OF THE ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON/FLYING AROUND PRODUCE (ONIONS/GARLIC) ON SALES FLOOR. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES BEFORE REINSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT OF FRONT EXTERIOR DELIVERY DOOR (ADJACENT TO DAIRY COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOUND STAFF IN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. COS DURING INSPECTION.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND DISHES IN FRONT DISH AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND DELI HANDWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND ITEMS IN NEED OF REPAIR: BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT DISH AREA. LOOSE CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN BOTH RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL OF THE ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST HANG SOILED MOPS TO DRY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND STOCK STORED ON FLOOR IN DAIRY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT BOTH VENTILATION HOODS. ALL LIGHTS REPLACED DURING INSPECTION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER DOORS NOT CLEAN, BLACK DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: LADIES TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING (LOCATED NEAR MEAT/DELI AREA). INSTD TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MISSING SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS IN WALK IN COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POT CURRENTLY BEING USED TO COOK TAMALES ON 1-BURNER STOVE. LARGE POT NOTED UNABLE TO BE SUMBERGED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANTIZE. INSTD ALL EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS MUST BE ABLE TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-30-030(C).

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: Found store made chorizo hanging on racks in the meat department on site without approved process. Must obtain Chicago Department of Public Health approval or a product assessment must be completed within the past 5 years, and the person in charge has records verifying the PH from a certified lab (and there has been no change in process). Operator voluntarily discarded handing chorizo. No citation issued. Priority foundation violation.

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

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Observed heavily soiled cardboard liners on shelves in the walk in meat cooler. Instructed cardboard must be removed (not permitted). Instructed all surfaces must be smooth, non-porous and easily cleanable. Operator removed the cardboard from the coolers during inspection.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed cardboard being used as a floor mat in the front prep area under 3 compartment sinks. Instructed all floors must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Operator removed cardboard during inspection.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: Found store made chorizo hanging on racks in the meat department on site without approved process. Must obtain Chicago Department of Public Health approval or a product assessment must be completed within the past 5 years, and the person in charge has records verifying the PH from a certified lab (and there has been no change in process). Operator voluntarily discarded handing chorizo. No citation issued. Priority foundation violation.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: see violation # 29

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Observed deep groves on heavily stained cutting boards in meat cutting area. Must resurface/replace cutting boards to prevent contamination. Must detail clean, sanitize and maintain same.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: Observed pot being improperly cleaned/sanitized due to inability to be submerged in 3 compartment sinks in facility. Observed food handler spray out large pot, wash with soap, rinse and then leave pot on top of sink to air dry. Pot was not properly sanitized. Pot is too large to fit into 3 compartment sink basins. Instructed all utensils must be properly washed, rinse and sanitized. Instructed must have sinks large enough to accommodate large pots. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025. Citation issued.