LA PALMA SUPERMERCADO

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR LOCATED IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND TORTILLAS STORED IN FRONT OF THE BUTCHER DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED  FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA SIDE ROOM WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR UNDER CONVEYOR BELT IN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND REAR EXTERIOR DOOR WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/2" GAP ON RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING, MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND STOCK STORED ON FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES DO NOT HAVE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDSINK IN BASEMENT BREAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: CURED BEEF AT 66.5F HANGING FROM STRING IN BASEMENT BEING OFFERED FOR SALE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AND NOT UNDER REFRIGERATION. NO LAB ASSESSMENT/RESULTS ON SITE TO VERIFY PRODUCT IS SAFE TO STORE/SELL AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 1 LBS, $5 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 - COS

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: NO LAB TESTING/RESULTS FOR CURED BEEF NOT UNDER REFRIGERATION AND OFFERED FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR HAVE UNDER REFRIGERATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE 29 FOR VIOLATION ISSUED. - COS

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND REAR EXTERIOR DOOR WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/2" GAP ON RIGHT SIDE, AND FRONT DOUBLE DOORS WITH 1/2" GAP IN MIDDLE OF DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING, MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED IN 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND PLASTIC ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE, MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND GASKET ON 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN BASEMENT NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. FOUND HOT WATER FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR IN BOTH RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CARDBOARD ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FOR A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND STOCK STORED ON FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES DO NOT HAVE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: CEILING IN BASEMENT COOKING PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKS, HOLES AND PEELINGS PAINT. INSTD TO REPAIR CEILING SO AS TO BE AS SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: STOCK ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA ARE HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: MISSING CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. (QUATERNARY AMMONIUM AND CHLORINE). INSTD TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING IN BASEMENT COOKING PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKS, HOLES AND PEELINGS PAINT. INSTD TO REPAIR CEILING SO AS TO BE AS SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): MISSING THERMOMETERS IN ALL MEAT AND DELI CASES. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12: MISSING LABELS WITH COMMON NAME ON DRY STORAGE/SPICES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307-11: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS AT HANDWASH SINK LOCATED INBETWEEN PREP TABLES AT MEAT PREP AREA 1ST FLOOR.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15: UNABLE TO VERIFY CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR LARGE CARNITA POTS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE PROPER PROCEDURE FOR SPECIAL CLEANING NEEDS (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) OR PROVIDE SMALL EQUIPMENT TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: MISSING WALL COVING THROUGH OUT 1ST FLOOR REAR COOKING PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER WALL COVING IN SAME AREA. MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND WATER ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR.INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE AN EVEN, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETERS IN ALL MEAT AND DELI CASES. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MISSING LABELS WITH COMMON NAME ON DRY STORAGE/SPICES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OVER 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES NOTED IN MEAT/DELI PREP AREAS, AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, DROPPINGS, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS AT HANDWASH SINK LOCATED INBETWEEN PREP TABLES AT MEAT PREP AREA 1ST FLOOR.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: UNABLE TO VERIFY CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR LARGE CARNITA POTS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE PROPER PROCEDURE FOR SPECIAL CLEANING NEEDS (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) OR PROVIDE SMALL EQUIPMENT TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON EXTERIOR AND ON SURROUNDING GROUND CAUSING FOUL ODOR AND ATTRACTING PESTS. INSTD TO CLEAN CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING GROUND. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B). PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING WALL COVING THROUGH OUT 1ST FLOOR REAR COOKING PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER WALL COVING IN SAME AREA. MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND WATER ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR.INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE AN EVEN, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, WITH SIGNATURES VERIFYING EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE WRITTEN POLICY OR EQUIPMENT FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN POLICY FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK BLOCKED BEHIND BOXES, CARTS, ETC. /NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA (BEHIND DELI). INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVED ALL ITEMS STORED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK TO MAKE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED ALL ITEMS STORED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA ON MAIN FLOOR, AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT KITCHEN, AND AT WASH BOWL SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT EACH HAND SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION (5-205.11) FOR CITATION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA ON MAIN FLOOR, AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP, AND AT WASH BOWL SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS AT ALL HAND SINKS AND WASHBOWL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS FOR ALL SINKS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION (5-205.11) FOR CITATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROVES IN MEAT CUTTING AREA. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT A FREQUENCY WHICH WILL PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN MEAT CUTTING AREA, AND IN BASEMENT PREP. OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCETS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING AREA IN KITCHEN ON MAIN FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES DO NOT HAVE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY REPORT # 2222684, DATED 9/21/18, NOT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PROVIDED NEW SUMMARY TO POST DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11 NO HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PRODUCE PREP AREA WHERE PREP TABLE AND SCALE LOCATED. NO HANDSINK IN BASEMENT WHERE 3-C0MPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDSINKS IN ALL NOTED AREAS WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12(B) LARGE POTS FOR COOKING CARNITAS UNABLE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.