Rodriguez Fruits & Vegetable

July 12, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings18
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE ,A PLASTIC CONTAINER AND A SCREW INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AT HAND SINK IN DELI PREP AREA.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AND ARTICLES REMOVED.COS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES AND KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C)
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 5Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE TCS COLD HOLDING FOODS SUCH AS 1.5LB CUT GREEN VEGETABLE SALAD 51.4F,4LBS. TUNA SALAD 57.9F,2.5LBS. CACTUS SALAD 51.4F,3.5LBS LECHE GELATINA 53.6F4.5LBS. CHICKEN SALAD 45.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.16LBS.$54.50.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLDING SELF SERVICE SALAD BAR AT 48.2F ON SALES FLOOR WITH TCS FOODS STORED ON IT.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY,MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 33
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.OBSERVED REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER INFO .
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.150 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALL BASES UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND SERVICE COUNTER,ON SHELVING UNITS IN SAME AREAS,IN BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND ALONG WALL BASES,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON ROTTED BANANAS IN A BOX AND ON BAGS OF ONIONS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/12/18(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARDS AT SERVING LINE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE PUBLIC.MUST INSTALL SNEEZE GUARDS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-005) • MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI AREA ADJACENT TO PREP TABLES AND IN THE RESTAURANT AREA IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION ON COUNTER ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT .
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CARDBOARD,PAPER,FOIL LINED ON LOWER SHELVES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON PIPES AND POLES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,SALES FLOOR DISPLAY UNITS.RUSTY LOWER SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,STEAM TABLE,GRINDER,CUTTING BOARDS,MEAT SLICER. • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLES,CHEST FREEZERS,DISPLAY SHELVES,CHIP DISPLAY RACKS,STEAM TABLE.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM AND CHEST FREEZERS
code 49
Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN RESTAURANT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE ADJACENT HAND SINK IN DELI FOR HAND WASHING.HOT WATER IS NOW PROVIDED.(PRIORITY 7-38-030C)
code 50
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER OF CRATES,UNUSED EWUIPMENT ,CHAIRS,ETC. THROUGHOUT REAR YARD AREA.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS AND SALES FLOOR AND WALLS AT WINDOWS ON SALES FLOOR.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 12, 2017: 15 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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