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Mercadito La Economica

October 21, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: 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 50 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS BEHIND BOTH CHEST FREEZERS,ON SHELVING UNITS BEHIND PASTA,IN FURNANCE ROOM,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.ALSO FRONT DOOR & ADJACENT DOOR TO APARTMENT NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/21/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT IS LEAKING IN SEVERAL AREAS WHEN WATER IS RAN INTO SINK & WATER POOLING ONTO FLOOR & PUTTY IN ALL COMPARTMENTS OF SINK.NOT ABLE TO SET UP SINK TO WASH,RINSE & SANITIZE UTENSILS.MUST REMOVE PUTTY & WELD SINK & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.
code 24
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.MUST CLEAN PREP TABLE,VENTILATION VENTS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 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 LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 6, 2010: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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