Food Safety Report: Fruteria San Jose, 1748 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60622 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jun 25, 2025
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no signed employees health policies must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 76lbs. Ham loaves ranging from 46. 4f-47. 8f. 4lbs. Hot head cheese-45. 3f inside of deli counter cooler. Product was discarded by manager must have cold holding foods at 41. 0f or below. Appx. 80lbs. $225. (priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)

28. Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
- comments: observed several toxic rodenticide blox inside of styrofoam trays in basement ,also observed a dog bed and food on floor in rear area must remove and maintain areas.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed improper temperature of left side of deli meat display cooler at butcher counter at 48. 9f with tcs foods stored inside. Must have cold holding unit at 41. 0f or below. Held for inspection tag placed on unit. Once repaired email:food@cityofchicago. Org(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no probe thermometer to take internal temperatures of tcs foods must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 100 or more rat droppings on floor next to fruit and vegetable cooler on sales floor,in basement inside of boxes,rear food storage garage area scattered underneath and on shelving units,amongst clutter along wall bases throughout. Also,a dead decayed rat under shelving unit. As well as 3-5 live large flies flying around prep area. Must remove rat droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 6/25/25. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed a gap along bottom and sides of rear food garage storage and several pin holes in same must make tight fitting to prevent insect entry.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed no pest control log book with required documents of receipt of service. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-020(c)(citation issued)

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed deep grooves on cutting board must repair or replace to be in good repair.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: must provide a drainboard above 3- compartment sink to air dry dishes.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean standing water from interior of lower deli counter cooler.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace damaged floor tiles on sales floor.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from report #2563099 9/1/22 not corrected-#47- 4-101. 19-observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the sales area and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning. #55- 6-201. 11 : observed water stained ceiling tiles throughout the front and rear of the facility. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles. (priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

Source: chicago.gov