Zavala's Grocery Store Inc

October 2, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings4

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: 2-102.11 PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN DELI/MEAT DEPT SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.COS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) • 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN DELI/MEAT DEPT.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.COS.(SEE VIOLATION #10)
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 5Priority
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: 3-501.17 MUST PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING FOR FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN WALK IN COOLER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 23
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: 3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS/DISH WASHING AREAS GARBAGE CANS AND FRUIT ON DISPLAY FOR SALE,PLANT SETTING IN WATER AT SERVICE COUNTER.ALSO. 4- RODENT DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNIT BEHIND GELATINA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/2/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) • 6-202.15 OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF CENTER DOUBLE FRONT DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: 4-302.14 OBSERVED MULTIUSE UTENSILS (BLENDERS,SPOONS,LIDS )NOT BEING SANITIZED AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,SOAP BEING SQUEEZED ON UTENSILS AND WIPED WITH CLOTH AND RINSED UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACED TO DRY ON HOOKS,OVERHEAD DISH STORAGE SHELVES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SETTING TO SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES PROPERLY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(B) MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM REAR PREP AREA SHELVING UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER.,MICROWAVE.MUST DEFROST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
code 49
Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Inspector note: 5-103.12 OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK UNDER PRESSURE IN DELI/MEAT DEPT.TURNED ON FAUCET HANDLE AND NO RUNNING WATER.EMPLOYEE TURNED WATER ON FROM UNDERNEATH FROM WATER SHUT OFF.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES.COS.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
code 50
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-204.12 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LID ON TOP OF BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.11 MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT HOOD.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY. • 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR LEAKY WALLS IN BASEMENT.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 26, 2017: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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