Supermercado Cuauhtemoc Inc

May 26, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings3

Failed findings

No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other Animalscritical

Inspector note: 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.
code 13Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: 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.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: 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.
code 3Priority
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.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.
code 29
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 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.
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 CLEAN PRESSOR,FLOOR MIXER.
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 REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.
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 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.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: 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.
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.MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 28, 2010: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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