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SUPERMERCADO CUAUHTEMOC INC

2502-2506 S KEDZIE AVE · Chicago, IL 60623

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SUPERMERCADO CUAUHTEMOC INC on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637991

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO CUAUHTEMOC INC · 2502-2506 S KEDZIE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

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

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CARDBOARDS TRAYS ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE LARGE EQUIPMENT.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR PROPER AIR DRYING OF MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN UNUSED TAQUERIA. OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE CARDBOARD TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES INSIDE WASHROOM, OPENINGS AND PEELING SURFACES IN CEILING IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AND REPAIR CEILING IN REAR KITCHEN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1229626

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO CUAUHTEMOC INC · 2502-2506 S KEDZIE AVE

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: REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS OF DAIRY COOLER IN REAR OF STORE WHERE EGGS AND MILK ARE STORED. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR LOOSE DOOR SWEEP AT DOOR OF RESTAURANT ENTRANCE WHERE LOOSE. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT STORE WHERE NEEDED AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REPAIR LOWER WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR BAKING AREA ACROSS FROM LARGE OVEN; PROVIDE A WALL COVING IN SAME AREA.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1174258

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO CUAUHTEMOC INC · 2502-2506 S KEDZIE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO HANDSOAP FOR HANDWASHING AT EXPOSED SINK IN RESTAURANT AREA FOR HANDWASHING AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SOAP IN DISPENSERS AT ALL TIMES. THREE DISPENSERS HANGING ON WALL AND ALL THREE WERE EMPTY IN THIS PREP AREA.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS OF DAIRY COOLER IN REAR OF STORE WHERE EGGS AND MILK ARE STORED. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR LOOSE DOOR SWEEP AT DOOR OF RESTAURANT ENTRANCE WHERE LOOSE. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT STORE WHERE NEEDED AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REPAIR LOWER WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR BAKING AREA ACROSS FROM LARGE OVEN; PROVIDE A WALL COVING IN SAME AREA.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.

ConsultationPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547511

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO CUAUHTEMOC INC · 2502-2506 S KEDZIE AVE

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: Inspector 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 SHELVING UNITS IN BEER & MEAT WALK IN COOLER,DRIP TRAY IN MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,2-COMP GREASE TRAP.PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN TAQUERIA. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL SINKS.MUST REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVERS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,MISSING SUMP PUMP LID,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON TAQUERIA PREP COOLER.REPAIR GLASS ON MEAT DISPLAY UNIT & BROKEN DIVIDER IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector 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 PRESSOR,FLOOR MIXER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEPS ON FRONT & REAR DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL IN DELI AREA,CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector 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 BULBS THRU-OUT.MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector 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 LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547472

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO CUAUHTEMOC INC · 2502-2506 S KEDZIE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption.OBSERVED BAKED GOODS FROM A UNKNOWN SOURCE WITHOUT PROPER LABELS ON PREPACKAGED BAKED GOODS.MANAGER STATES THEY RECEIVE PRODUCT FROM OUTSIDE VENDOR NO INVOICE AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.30 LBS.$30

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 0F A STILL TAGGED 4- DOOR COOLER AT 50.2F THAT WAS TAGGED ON 5/26/11 AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS STORED IN UNIT (MILK).MUST HAVE UNIT AT 40 OR BELOW.

  • 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.OBSERVED MILK IN STILL TAGGED 4 -DOOR COOLER RANGING FROM 43.9F-44.2F.2-GALLONS 6/11/11,6 1/2 GALLONS 6/14/11.5 GALLONS $21. PRODUCT PLACED IN WALK IN COOLER UNTIL DATE EXPIRES TO RETURN TO COMPANY.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WILL BE PLACED ON MILK.FAX A LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN PRODUCT IS RETURNED.

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: Inspector 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 SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #547463 5/26/11 STILL NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#365226 DATED 7/28/10 NOT CORRECTED #30 MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE OF TAQUERIA WALK IN COOLER,DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.#32 MUST SEAL RAW WOOD TABLE IN TAQUERIA & RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF TAQUERIA WALK IN COOLER.#33 MUST CLEAN & SANITIZE COOLERS,FREEZERS,ALL EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF BAKERY AREA,2-PART SINK,DISPLAY SHELVES THRU-OUT,MEAT SLICER,COOKING EQUIPMENT AT BOTH KITCHENS,PREP TABLES.#34 MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT,AT CORNERS & ALONG WALLS AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT.#35 MUST REPAIR WALLS THRU-OUT BAKERY AREA,REPLACE BASEBOARDS WHERE NEEDED,SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THRU-OUT,INCLUDING BASEMENT,CLEAN HOOD IN BOTH KITCHENS & REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS.#36 MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.#38 MUST REPAIR 2- PART SINK.#40 MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.#41 MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT INCLUDING BASEMENT,CLEAN & ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.ARTICLES MUST BE OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.

  • 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 SERIOUS VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #547463 5/26/11.SEE REPORT.

  • 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 SHELVING UNITS IN BEER & MEAT WALK IN COOLER,DRIP TRAY IN MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,2-COMP GREASE TRAPMUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL SINKS.MUST REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVERS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,MISSING SUMP PUMP LID,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON TAQUERIA PREP COOLER.REPAIR GLASS ON MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.

  • 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 PRESSOR,FLOOR MIXER.

  • 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 REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.

  • 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 REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEPS ON FRONT & REAR DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL IN DELI AREA,CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.

  • 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 BULBS THRU-OUT.MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 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 LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547463

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO CUAUHTEMOC INC · 2502-2506 S KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 3 REACH IN COOLERS SUCH AS 1-DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 54.5F,2-DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 46.4F,4-DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 50.1F. WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON ALL 3 UNITS.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.

  • 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.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT FOODS IN ALL 3 REACH IN COOLERS SUCH AS DICED TOMATOES57.8F,SALSA 63.5F,MILK 56.8F,HORCHATA 46.8F,SLICING HAM 44.9F,EGGS 50.7F-50.9F,MILK 49.6F-50.9F,RICE PUDDING 51.4F-52.1F,DRINKABLE YOGURT 49.1F-51.3F.14 GALLONS OF MILK 6/6/11-6/8/11,6-1/2 GALLONS MILK 6/5/11-6/9/11,6- QUARTS LACTOSE MILK 10/5/11-11/23/11,DRINKABLE YOGURT 39 1/2 PINTS 6/20/11-6/25/11. HAS BEEN PLACED IN 5- MILK CRATES & 2-BOXES STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER WITH A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON PRODUCT UNTIL IT EXPIRES CONTACT COMPANY TO PICK UP ,ALSO CONTACT C.D.P.H. FOR TAG REMOVAL ON PRODUCT.OTHER PRODUCTS WERE DUMPED & DENATURED AT THIS TIME.APPX.147LBS.$246.

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.OBSERVED A LARGE GREY CAT SITTING ON TOP OF LIQUOR BOXES IN BASEMENT & EVIDENCE OF SEVERAL OPEN CANS OF CAT FOOD ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAT & FOOD PRODUCTS FROM BUSINESS.

  • 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.OBSERVED MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#365226 DATED 7/28/10 NOT CORRECTED #30 MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE OF TAQUERIA WALK IN COOLER,DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.#32 MUST SEAL RAW WOOD TABLE IN TAQUERIA & RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF TAQUERIA WALK IN COOLER.#33 MUST CLEAN & SANITIZE COOLERS,FREEZERS,ALL EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF BAKERY AREA,2-PART SINK,DISPLAY SHELVES THRU-OUT,MEAT SLICER,COOKING EQUIPMENT AT BOTH KITCHENS,PREP TABLES.#34 MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT,AT CORNERS & ALONG WALLS AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT.#35 MUST REPAIR WALLS THRU-OUT BAKERY AREA,REPLACE BASEBOARDS WHERE NEEDED,SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THRU-OUT,INCLUDING BASEMENT,CLEAN HOOD IN BOTH KITCHENS & REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS.#36 MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.#38 MUST REPAIR 2- PART SINK.#40 MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.#41 MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT INCLUDING BASEMENT,CLEAN & ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.ARTICLES MUST BE OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.

  • 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 SHELVING UNITS IN BEER & MEAT WALK IN COOLER,DRIP TRAY IN MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,2-COMP GREASE TRAPMUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL SINKS.MUST REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVERS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,MISSING SUMP PUMP LID,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON TAQUERIA PREP COOLER.REPAIR GLASS ON MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.

  • 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 PRESSOR,FLOOR MIXER.

  • 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 WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.

  • 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 REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEPS ON FRONT & REAR DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL IN DELI AREA,CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.

  • 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 BULBS THRU-OUT.MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 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 LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
365226

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO CUAUHTEMOC INC · 2502-2506 S KEDZIE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WASHING HER HANDS INSIDE 4 PART SINK TWICE, ALSO OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RINSING HER HANDS INSIDE SAME SINK, AND RETURNING TO PREPARE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING HER HANDS. HANDS MUST BE WASHED AT EXPOSED SINK, WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP, THE WASHING OF HANDS INSIDE A UTENSIL WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 [A] CRITICAL.

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WASHING AND RISING MULTI-USE UTENSILS BUT, NOT SANITIZING. INADEQUATE UTENSIL SANITATION. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK, FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING WITH 100PPM CHLORINE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

  • 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 PREP FOODS INSIDE TAQUERIA WALK IN COOLER, AND LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 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 SEAL RAW WOOD TABLE IN TAQUERIA, AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE TAQUERIA WALK IN COOLER.

  • 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; COOLERS, FREEZERS, ALL EQUIPMENT INSIDE BAKERY AREA, 2PART SINK, DISPLAY SHELVES THRU-OUT, MEAT SLICERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AT BOTH KITCHENS, AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.

  • 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 THRU-OUT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT.

  • 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 WALLS THRU-OUT BAKERY AREA, REPLACE BASEBOARDS WHERE NEEDED, SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THRU-OUT, INCLUDING BASEMENT, CLEAN HOODS IN BOTH KITCHENS AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS.

  • 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. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 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 2PART SINK AND TAQUERIA EXPOSED SINK FAUCETS.

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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 THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

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    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT, INCLUDING BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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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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