Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SUPERMERCADO LA CHIQUITA #4 on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641765
Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO LA CHIQUITA #4 · 2623-2659 S PULASKI RD
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO OPERABLE THERMOMETER INSIDE FREESTANDING HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETER IN ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS.
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SLICERS IN MEAT PREP AREA AND SHEVING UNITS IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PERSONAL FOOD ITEMS STORED IN DELI DISPLAY COOLER IN DELI PREP AREA AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS ON SHELF IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE FOOD ITEMS AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS OUTSIDE OF PREP AREAS.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547565
Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO LA CHIQUITA #4 · 2623-2659 S PULASKI RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES ALSO IN BAKERY DISPLAY UNIT,ON & AROUND PRODUCE ON DISPLAY,MEAT PROCESSING AREA,1ST & 2ND FL. STORAGE AREAS,STAFF BREAK ROOM.ALSO 10- 12 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON ONIONS ON DISPLAY.ALSO RECEIVING DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG SIDE.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/20/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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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.OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #547363 4/18/11 NOT CORRECTED.#33 MUST CLEAN CHEESE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#34 MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA & WALK IN COOLER,CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN STAFF BREAK ROOM.#35 MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN STAFF BREAK ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CHEESE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#36 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.#38 MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN 1ST FL. MEN'S TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090).
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GRINDER IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA,DELI WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,VENTS IN BREAK ROOM.
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.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
35
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANELING IN 1ST FL. REAR STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED WALL BASES IN 2ND FL. WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM & MUST CLEAN WALLS IN SAME.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547371
Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO LA CHIQUITA #4 · 2623-2659 S PULASKI RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN DELI AREA&PRODUCE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF MEAT GRINDER IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA, SOILED CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS OF PREP TABLES IN PRODUCE PROCESSING AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN UNDER SIDES OF PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS,SAW,MEAT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & ROLLING CARTS,DELI AREA ROLLING CARTS.CHEESE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA,CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR IN DELI AREA & BREAK ROOM /STORAGE 2ND FL. MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN MEAT WALK IN FREEZER.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEAT DEPT,WALL BASES IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,RECEIVING AREA,REAR MOP SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN BREAK ROOM,DAMAGED DOOR TRIM INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN WALL IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN CHEESE WALK IN COOLER.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PRODUCE & EGG WALK IN COOLER .
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MEAT PREP & PROCESSING AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKY FAUCETS & WELD TOP COMPARTMENT OF SINK.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN 1ST FL. MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547363
Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO LA CHIQUITA #4 · 2623-2659 S PULASKI RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
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.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING & FRAME BENT MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS & FRAME ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER & MAINTAIN.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN DELI AREA&PRODUCE.
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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF MEAT GRINDER IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA, SOILED CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS OF PREP TABLES IN PRODUCE PROCESSING AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN UNDER SIDES OF PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS,SAW,MEAT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & ROLLING CARTS,DELI AREA ROLLING CARTS.CHEESE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA,CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR IN DELI AREA & BREAK ROOM /STORAGE 2ND FL. MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN MEAT WALK IN FREEZER.
35
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEAT DEPT,WALL BASES IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,RECEIVING AREA,REAR MOP SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN BREAK ROOM,DAMAGED DOOR TRIM INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN WALL IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN CHEESE WALK IN COOLER.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PRODUCE & EGG WALK IN COOLER .
38
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MEAT PREP & PROCESSING AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKY FAUCETS & WELD TOP COMPARTMENT OF SINK.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN 1ST FL. MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
67888
Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO LA CHIQUITA #4 · 2623-2659 S PULASKI RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
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. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT MEAT CUTTING AREA, AND SEAL DELI WALK IN COOLER WOOD SHELVES.
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. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; DELI SLICERS AND DISPLAY SHELVES THRU-OUT.
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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT DELI AREA, AND THRU-OUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO MUST REPAIR FLOORS INSIDE MEAT AND PRODUCE WALK IN COOLERS.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. MUST REPAIR 3PART SINKS FAUCETS AT BUTCHER AREA AND MEAT CUTTING WALK IN COOLER.
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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THEMOMETER FOR DELI REACH IN COOLER.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60623
280 of 341 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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