Supermercado El Mexicano

September 14, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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. WHILE DRAINING LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOOD DEBRIS CAME UP IN THE NEXT 2 COMPARTMENTS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE SINK MAINTAINED TO PREVENT BACK UP. CITATION #63806-16. COURT DATE 11.11.10, 400 W SUPERIOR, ROOM 112, 10 A.
code 24
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 UNLABELED MEATS IN STORAGE.
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. REPLACE ALL SCORED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA. WATER IN BOTTOM OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER (RIGHT) IN REAR. DETERMINE SOURCE OF WATER AND REPAIR. MAINTAIN DRY UNIT. REPAIR DAMAGED WALL OF VEGEATBLE DISPLAY COOLER.
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 DETAIL CLEAN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME AND FROST. INCLUDE RACKS. MAUST DETAL CLEAN WALL WITH COBWEBS ON LEFT SIDE OF FOOD STORE (CLARK ST SIDE) AND THROUGHOUT FOOD STORE AS NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE ODOR. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. WASH RINSE AND SANITIZED ALL COMPARTMENTS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN AR.RE
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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DEBRIS, BROKEN CEILING TILES IN LEFT CORNER NEXT TO 5 DOOR DISPLAY COOLER, UNDER RADIATOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IN STORE AND THROUGHOUT BOTH STORES AND IN BASEMENT. REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR AT ENTRANCE OF WALK IN COOLER IN FOOD STORE.
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. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR LEFT SIDE OF FOOD STORE AND TRHOUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. PAINT RAW WOOD DISPLAY/STORAGE UNIT FOR POTATOES AND BANANAS ON RIGHT SIDE OF FOOD STORE NEAR MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.
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. REPLACE MISSING END CAP FOR LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE VEGETABLES.
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. REPIAR LEAKING FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: 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. REMOVE SHELVING, CRATES ETC FROM REAR BASEMENT AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
code 41

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