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2623950
Location recorded for this inspection · LA UNICA FOOD MART · 1515 W DEVON AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
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Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145827
Location recorded for this inspection · LA UNICA FOOD MART · 1515 W DEVON 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: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-BEEF STEW (55F/53.6F), SOUP (49.2F/54.5F), GROUND BEEF 45.3F (INSIDE MEAT WALK IN COOLER). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LB OF PRODUCTS WORTH $450.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WENT TO THE MAIN SELLING FLOOR AND SOUP SOME ITEMS, CAME BACK TO THE PREP AREA WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS; THEN PROCEEDED TO WASHING VEGETABLES AT THE SINK WITH SAME GLOVES. FINALLY WENT BACK TO THE PREP TABLE AND CONTINUED PREPPING FOOD ALL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR CHANGING GLOVES.REMINDED MANAGEMENT OF THE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AND MUST ALWAYS WEAR GLOVE AND WASH HANDS AFTER EACH CHANGE OF GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010
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NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 75 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVES WITH CHEMICALS AT THE DISPLAY AREA AND UNDERNEATH PALLETS THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO 2 OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WHEN WATER IS FILLED INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE MEAT COUNTER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND AT THE DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.....NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES AT THE MEAT PREP COUNTER WITH SHELVES LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES ALSO. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT SHELVES WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/O REPLACE. INSTRUCTED REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY WHERE MICE DROPPINGS WERE LOCATED.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF ROOM WITH OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE MEAT PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE PREP AREA WITH LARGE OVEN USED FOR GRILLING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2049429
Location recorded for this inspection · LA UNICA FOOD MART · 1515 W DEVON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: END CAPS ARE NEEDED AT LIGHT TUBE INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AND ALSO AT OPENED PRODUCE CASE
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2028718
Location recorded for this inspection · LA UNICA FOOD MART · 1515 W DEVON 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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:20# OF COOKED PORK BELLY IN THREE DIFFERENT PANS AT TEMP OF 47.8F, 51F AND 52.3F(FOOD WAS COOKED SOMETIME DURING THE NITE),FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WHICH UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 38F. 10# COOKED SAUCE WITH MEAT AT TEMP OF 44.7F TO 47.8F(STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE; 15# COOKED ONIONS,GARLIC ETC,INSIDE A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN OIL STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 49F TO 49.6F; 15# WHITE COOKED RICE STORED AT STEAM TABLE AT TEMP OF 120.1F; 15# CHOPPED COOKED HAM ON TRAYS AT TEMP OF 50.1F TO 51.3F STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALL FOOD MENTIONED WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE OWNER.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW,HOT FOOD 140F AND ABOVE. STEAM TABLE IS A HOT HOLDING UNIT, FOOD MUST BE REHEATED AT 165F AND ABOVE PRIOR TO BE STORED AT HOT HOLDING UNIT.POUNDS 70,VALUE 90 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER , WALK-IN COOLER AND COOLERS UNCOVER ON RACKS WITH DANGLING AND ENCRUSTED FOOD FROM ABOVE SHELF.ALSO FOUND FOOD IMPROPER RAW FOOD MEATS(BEEF,PORK ETC.)STORED WITH RAW FISH.ICE MACHINE UNIT(ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION,AND COOL FOOD) NOT PROPERLY STORED IN BASEMENT,CEILING ABOVE THE UNIT IS PARTIALLY BROKEN,AND CEILING DEBRIS ON TOP THE UNIT WERE UNCOVERED ICE SCOOP IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNIT AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE SCOOP,REPAIR CEILING WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.MUST REORGANIZE AND COVER FOOD INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DIRTY CARDBOARDS BOXES ARE USED TO STORE FOOD AND NON-FOOD PRODUCTS.ALUMINUM FOIL IS USED FOR SHELF LINERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM AND PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH LID FOR FOOD AND NON-FOOD STORAGE,THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT IS UNORGANIZED EXCESS EMPTY PLASTIC THROUGHOUT MENTIONED AREA,NEED TO REMOVE/ORGANIZE AREA
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESS GREASE AT INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYER,PIPES ON SIDE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ALSO WHEEL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST SCRAPE OFF THE BUILD-UP GREASE.DEBRIS,AND ENCRUSTED FOOD ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,COOLERS, AND WALK-IN COOLERS AT BUTCHERY'S AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN WALL AT EAST-SOUTH AREA OF THE COFFEE STATION BY THE BASEMENT DOOR(FRONT AREA).WALL TILE ABOVE THE EAST PREP TABLE SURFACE NOT CLEANABLE AND UNEVEN WITH ROUGH AREAS. MUST REPAIR HOLE AND RESURFACE EAST TILES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.WALL TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESS GREASE,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BROKEN PLASTIC COVING AT BUTCHER'S AREA,NEED TO REPAIR.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: END CAPS IS NEED AT LIGHT TUBE INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AND ALSO AT OPENED PRODUCE CASE
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: WORKING STEM THERMOMETER IS NEED IN PREP AREA AND BUTCHER'S AREA
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970824
Location recorded for this inspection · LA UNICA FOOD MART · 1515 W DEVON AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-27-16 INSPECTION # 1970335. VIOLATION 16 FOUND NO BARRIERS BETWEEN CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEES AT FRONT KITCHEN/COFFEE STATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE BARRIERS. VIOLATION 18 FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR AT MAIN KITCHEN NOT RODENT PROOFED. (1 INCH HOLE AT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR) CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. DURING INSPECTION REAR EXIT DOOR RODENT PROOFED.(HOLE SEALED/SWEEP INSTALLED) ALSO, PLYWOOD DOOR INSTALLED AT TWO FRONT ENTRANCES AT FRONT KITCHEN/COFFEE STATION AREAS.
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FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND CONTAINERS OF FOOD INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS WITH NO LABELS,AND IN FRONT AREA. MUST LABEL/DATE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: KNIFE RACK AND SHELVING RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS,UPRIGHT REFRIGATION UNIT IN MAIN KITCHEN,UNDER THE WARMER UNIT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, ALSO IN THE MEAT DEPT . MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WALLS AND CEILINGS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS, IN MAIN KITCHEN BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNIT, WARMER UNITS, MEAT DEPT,FRONT PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND BURNT LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO SPLASHGUARDS BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREPARATION SINK BY COFFEE STATION AREAS. ALSO, FOUND NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS AT MENTIONED EXPOSED HAND SINKS. FOUND OVER HEAD SPRAYER AT PREPARATION SINK AT COFFEE STATION AREAS. MUST REMOVE OVERHEAD SPRAYER FROM PREPARATION SINK AT COFFEE STATION AREAS. FOUND EXHAUST VENT OUT OF ORDER AT MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT AT FRONT SERVICE AREAS. MUST OBTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970335
Location recorded for this inspection · LA UNICA FOOD MART · 1515 W DEVON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND NO BARRIERS BETWEEN CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEES AT FRONT KITCHEN AREAS/COFFEE STATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE BARRIERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISUUED. 7-38-005.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR AT MAIN KITCHEN NOT RODENT PROOFED. (1 INCH HOLE AT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR/ 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020. MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR.
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED. 3 COMPARTMENNT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY, AND THE 2ND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED DRAINING SLOWLY LOCATED IN THE REAR AREA BY THE MEAT DEPT THIS IS BY THE BAKING THE BREAD. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030. MUST SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/GREASE TRAP.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND CONTAINERS OF FOOD INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS WITH NO LABELS,AND IN FRONT AREA. MUST LABEL/DATE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: KNIFE RACK AND SHELVING RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS,UPRIGHT REFRIGATION UNIT IN MAIN KITCHEN,UNDER THE WARMER UNIT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, ALSO IN THE MEAT DEPT . MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WALLS AND CEILINGS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS, IN MAIN KITCHEN BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNIT, WARMER UNITS, MEAT DEPT,FRONT PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND BURNT LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO SPLASHGUARDS BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREPARATION SINK BY COFFEE STATION AREAS. ALSO, FOUND NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS AT MENTIONED EXPOSED HAND SINKS. FOUND OVER HEAD SPRAYER AT PREPARATION SINK AT COFFEE STATION AREAS. MUST REMOVE OVERHEAD SPRAYER FROM PREPARATION SINK AT COFFEE STATION AREAS. FOUND EXHAUST VENT OUT OF ORDER AT MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT AT FRONT SERVICE AREAS. MUST OBTAIN/
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1465369
Location recorded for this inspection · LA UNICA FOOD MART · 1515 W DEVON 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: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE ON SHELVES INVERTED.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE FRONT SERVING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1424710
Location recorded for this inspection · LA UNICA FOOD MART · 1515 W DEVON 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 DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE CABINET AT MEAT PREP (CABINET AT EAST WALL). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINETS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BASEMENT FLOOR LITTERED BETWEEN WALK IN FREEZER AND WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK AND PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANLDERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1391425
Location recorded for this inspection · LA UNICA FOOD MART · 1515 W DEVON AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
9
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT 3COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. HOT WATER WAS RECOVERED BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR AT MEAT PREPARATION AREAS.(MUST REPLACE /REPAIR/CLEAN AND SANITIZE)
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND PREPARATION AREAS AT BASEMENT NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1335841
Location recorded for this inspection · LA UNICA FOOD MART · 1515 W DEVON 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
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1335746
Location recorded for this inspection · LA UNICA FOOD MART · 1515 W DEVON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE PREPARING PASTRY (GUAVA AND CHEESE PASTRY), GOES TO THE WALK IN COOLER TO GET PRODUCT FOR THE PASTRY, THEN PROCEEDS TO WASH HANDS WITH GLOVES ON AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. STILL WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES EMPLOYEE GOES TO THE DELI MEAT PREP AREA STARTS CLEANING SHELVES AND FINALLY STARTS SLICING MEAT.(ALL WITH THE SAME GLOVES. INSTRUCTED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER HAND WASH WITH SOAP. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING COOKING UTENSILS (CUTTING BOARD, TRAYS,KNIVES PLATES ETC)AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BAKING PREP AREA WITHOUT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED A YELLOWISH, GRAYISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INNER LINING AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY WASHED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH DATE AND PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS DURING STORAGE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED NO STOPPER AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENT SINKS. ALSO NOTED ACCUMULATION OF ICE INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AT THE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING SHELVES WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE,DRY LIQUID WASTE:SHELVES INSIDE UPRIGHT COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA,SHELVES INSIDE DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER, SHELVES AT THE DELI COUNTER AND SHELVES AT THE BEAR DISPLAY COOLER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL AND UNDERNEATH PALLETS AT THE EXTERIOR FOOD STORAGE (GARAGE) AND BEHIND THE DELI DISPLAY COUNTER.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL VENTS AND FANS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN, VENTS AT THE PRODUCE DISPLAY COUNTER AND INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAKERY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
670270
Location recorded for this inspection · LA UNICA FOOD MART · 1515 W DEVON 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
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
519362
Location recorded for this inspection · LA UNICA FOOD MART · 1515 W DEVON 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: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSODE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 55.6F TO 59.7F, FOOD WAS COOKED ON 1-24-12,PER CHEF STATEMENT,HOWEVER NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDE AT PRESENT TIME.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED,POUNDS 8, VALUE 20.INFORMATIONON COOLING PROCESS GIVEN, ALSO GIVEN COPY OF THE COOLING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000077339-13
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED,ALSO LIDS ARE BROKEN(HALF LIDS ARE MISSING ON TWO OUT OF THREE LIDS).INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIDS,GARBAGE IS PICKED-UP ONCE A WEEK.MUST KEEP IT CLOSED AT ALL TIME TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO77340-14
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-14-2010, REPORT #419488 #36-PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE VEGETABLES/FRUIT DISPLAY COOLER ON RIGHT SIDE, CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. #37-PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR SHOWER ROOM IN BASEMENT. #38-NO BACK FLOW PROTECTION FOR MOP SINK IN BASEMENT AND HOSE IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL DEVICE OR REMOVE THREADS ON MOP SINK. REMOVE HOSE FROM PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOALTION:7-42-090 HOOOO77339-13
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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. PROVIDE A SELF DRAIN FOOD CONTAINER TO STORE ICE,FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. OBSERVED INTERIOR DOOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER BAR THAT HOLD FOOD IN PLACE BROKEN AND TIED WITH STRING ON REACH-INDOOR.REPLACE BROKEN BARS INSIDE THE REACH-IN WHITE FREEZER.DISCONNECTED PURIFY WATER UNIT ATTACHED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK,IN FRONT PREP AREA.
32
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. REPLACE OR PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER
32
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. NEED TO REPLACE BROKEN WINDOW LEDGE ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN,ALSO ADDITIONAL SEALING IS NEEDED AT REAR DOOR(TOP FRAME)
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP IN REACH-IN FREEZER, IN PREP AREA.
34
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. CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN,STORAGE AND INSIDE THE COOLERS.GRIMES AND FOOD BUILD-UP IN CORNERS.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN BUTCHER'S AREA.REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB IN PREP AREA,ABOVE THE PREP AREA BY THE WINDOW.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60660
168 of 234 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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