SUPER MERCADO LA CHIQUITA

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN ICE MACHINE (ICE NOT USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS IN WALK IN FREEZER STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBESRVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FRONT KITCHEN HAND SINK. MANAGER INSTALLED SIGN DURING INSPECTION.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN REAR RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE IN ROTISSERIE HOT HOLDING CABINET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING AIR TEMPERATURE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE FINAL RINSE (180F) FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. (TEST STRIPS PROVIDED BY MANAGER AT END OF INSPECTION).

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CEILING TILES ABOVE SALES FLOOR, CASHIER AREA, AND TAQUERIA TO BE WATER DAMAGED AND STAINED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL EFFECTED TILES.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED AT THE RESTAURANT FOOD HANDLER HANDLED READY-TO-EAT FOODS WITH HIS BARE HANDS AND SERVED IT TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES WHILE HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL OPENINGS AND HOLES AT GARAGE DOOR AT THE SIDE ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL RODENT/PEST ENTRY POINTS.

GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: CORRECTED ON SITE. AFTER INSTRUCTED, THE FOOD HANDLER PUT ON GLOVES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK CRATES BEING USED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS IN THE UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE, BEHIND RESTAURANT AREAS. ALSO, OBSERVED EGGS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND IN THE MAIN LEVEL WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND REPLACE WITH CORRECT STORAGE RACKS, MAINTAIN, AND MAKES SURE ALL SAID ITEMS ARE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE KITCHEN IN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN ON THE FAN COVERS AND DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE VENT IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK CRATES BEING USED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS IN THE UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND REPLACE WITH CORRECT STORAGE RACKS. AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA, REAR STORAGE, AND WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE ON SALES FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE USE ARTICLES (FORKS) BEING STORED INSIDE THE HOT PEPPER/VEGETABLE MIX INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLER ADJACENT TO THE COOK/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK CRATES BEING USED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE TABLES IN THE KITCHEN ENCRUSTED WITH DIRT AND RUST DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY RISK DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ON DOUBLE RECEIVING DOORS ALONG TOP AND CENTER BOTTOM AND SEVERAL SMALL HOLES IN DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON DAIRY REACH IN COOLER DOOR

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-201,17 MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE MEAT DEPT

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-202.11 MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-102.11 PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRAT KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE - Comments: 3-501.14 OBSERVED THE COOLING PROCESS FOR TCS FOODS WITH THE DATE AND COOLING TIME ON PANS OF FOODS AT 7:00 A.M. AND THE TEMPERATURE TAKEN AT 9:20 A.M. OF 41LBS.(3)-PANS COOKED STEAK 104.1F,109.5F,87.3F AND 7:20 A.M. (8LBS.)1- PAN PORK AT 98.6F TAKEN AT 9:25 A.M. STORED IN PANS INSIDE OF PLASTIC BUSS PANS OF ICE ON REAR PREP TABLE AT THIS TIME.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.FOODS MUST BE COOLED FROM 135.0F TO 70.0F WITHIN THE FIRST 2 HOURS AND 70.0F TO 41.0F WITHIN 4 HOURS .APPX.49LBS.$237.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16 (A)(2) OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER 35LBS.PORK 45.3F DATED 10/3,25LBS. PORK IN GREEN SAUCE 45.7F DATED 10/3,17LBS. CACTUS 46.6F DATED 10/2,15LBS. STEAK 46.4F DATED 10/3.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.92LBS.$518.(SEE VIOLATION #20)

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY RISK DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED AN OPEN AIR HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 108.6F ON SALES FLOOR WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE (COOKED CHICKENS).TCS FOOD WERE JUST STORED INSIDE AND AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B)MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT(CHICKEN).

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ON DOUBLE RECEIVING DOORS ALONG TOP AND CENTER BOTTOM AND SEVERAL SMALL HOLES IN DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON DAIRY REACH IN COOLER DOOR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201,17 MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE MEAT DEPT.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKET ON WALK IN FRRZER DOOR IN NEED OF REPLACING OR REPAIRING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. ALL DOOR HANDLE ON WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING, FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK IN DAIRY COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND SPLATTER. WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HAND SINK IN MEAT DEPARTMENT IN NEED OF LEVELING. SINK IS BENT DOWNWARD AND CAUSING WATER TO POOL IN SINK. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GLASS SHEILD AT FRONT COUNTER AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE CRACKED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA OF RESTAURANT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. PREP TABLES IN DELI AND FRESH MEAT DEPARTMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE KEPT DRY. FLOORS THROUGH OUT 1ST FLOOR GROCERY AND PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FANS IN WALK IN PREPARED FOODS COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BALLS. HOOD VENTILATION IN THE RESTAUARANT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BACK FLOW DEVICE NEEDED ON 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE. LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MET DEPARTMENT, LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAIINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SNAITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREAS