Supermercado Chapala

December 6, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM TWO FLOOR DRAINS INTO FLOOR IN PREP AREA/KITCHEN(CARNITAS AND OTHER FOOD). SUB-PUMP NOT WORKING.ALSO GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN LOOSING WASTE WATER FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE GREASE TRAP(EXTREMLY RUSTED), MUST REPLACE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER.MUST WASH AND SANITIZE ALL AREA, INCLUDED THE FIRST PREP AREA DUE TO TRACKING DIRTY FLOOR WITH SEWAGE WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000075247-18
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND COOKED PORK STORED INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT TEMP OF 115F TO 123F; COOKED RIBS AT TEMP OF 119.2F, NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED,HOT HOLDING UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 157F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 100, VALUE 300. CRITICAL VIOLATIONS:7-38-005 H000075247-18
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE/SERVING.FOUND COOKED FOOD UNCOVERED STORED UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DANGLING ON TOP OF THE FOOD.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO ICE CUBES(ICE IS USED FOR FOOD AND HUMAN CONSUMPTION).ALSO FOUND TWO CRATES OF FRESH TOMATOES STORED ON FLOOR WERE THE WASTE WATER WAS. NEED TO WASH AND SANITIZE UNIT.UNIT IS TURNED OFF.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000075248-10
code 16
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 LIVE ROACH STROLLING ON OUTSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT( ALSO TWO CUSTOMERS SAW THE LIVE ROACH).OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. BOTH REAR DOOR(ROLLED-UP)AND FRONT DOOR MUST BE RODENT PROOFED,OBSERVED A GAP OF 1" TO 1 AND 1/2" ON BOTTOM DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH AND SANITIZE UNIT,AND RODENT PROOF DOORS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO75248-10
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND LID ARE BROKEN.OBSERVED LAYER OF SOLID GREASE ON TOP THE LIDS CONTAINERS.MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIDS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000075249-11 *** STRONGLY ADVICE THE PROVIDE A WASTE OIL GREASE CONTAINER, DUE TO NO WASTE OIL OR GREASE MUST BEEN DISCARDED IN GARBAGE DUMPSTER.
code 19
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: 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 MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-25-2011, REPORT# 579384. #32- INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUSTING COUNTER SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN,AND TO REPAIR DRAINING WATER HOSE ATTACHED ON EQUIPMENTS TO EXTEND TO FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN. #33-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON 2COMP.& EXPOSE HAND WASH SINKS IN MEAT DEPT.,INSIDE OF MICROWAVE OVEN,TOP OF ICE MACHINE,VENT IN CUSTOMER TOILET,INSIDE RIMS OF TOILET BOWL IN TOILET BY MICROWAVE OVEN NEAR KITCHEN,AND STAINS ON WALLS AT MEAT DEPT. #34-INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AROUND FLOOR DRAIN, ON STEP DOWN TO CARNITAS KITCHEN,ON FLOOR IN MOP SINK,AND OR FLOOR IN CUSTOMER TOILET BEHIND TOILET BOWL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 H000075249-11
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN WHITE CONTAINERS(DRY FOOD).
code 30
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 RUBBER GASKET FOR THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR.ALSO MUST REPAIR DOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, BOTTOM DOORS. ADDITIONAL KNIFE RACK IS NEEDED AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA.DO NOT STORE KNIFE BETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE
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.DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENTS,HOOD FILTERS,CAN OPENERS.ALL SHELVES,AND COUNTER TOPS
code 33
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. CLEAN ALL WALL IN STORAGE AREA(BOTTOM PART, ALSO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND PROVIDE AND REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL TILES.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD WERE IS NEEDED.
code 36
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. STOPPERS IS REQUIRED FOR 3 AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK(DO NOT USE PLASTIC PAPER BAGS).LOSE NECK OF THE FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK,REPAIR. A BACK FLOW PREVENTER IS NEEDED AT MOP SINK
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 25, 2011: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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