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Food Safety Report: La Gloria Super Mercado, South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov business

Regulatory Report

4117 South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, 60632 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jul 25, 2022
11. Food obtained from approved source
- comments: observed prepackaged bread and cactus from an unapproved source for human consumption. Observed no receipts or invoices from approved suppliers. No food label on prepackaged bread. Food must be from reputable source and maintain invoices at all times. Owner discarded and denatured product. Cactus 10 lbs, $56. Bread 10lbs, $18. (priority violation 7-38-005) citation issued.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed table top hot holding unit at 117. 9f with tcs food inside. Hot holding equipment must be at 135f or above. Owner moved food. Equipment tagged. Must not be used until inspected by cdph. Email cdph when ready. (priority violation 7-38-005) citation issued.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no thermometer in meat display case. Instructed to provide and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 10 or more live roaches crawling on wall behind 2-compartment sink in meat prep area, in kitchen next to rear hand sink. Approximately 10-12 live large flies flying around premises, in prep area, and on tables. Approximately 50 or more small flies on walls and ceilings in prep, meat, and produce areas. Instructed to contact pest control service on or after today's date. Clean and maintain. (priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)) citation issued.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed meat stored in plastic bag. Food must be stored in food grade bags or containers.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed rusty shelving in walk in coolers. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed broken door gaskets at right walk in cooler and produce walk in cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed accumulated residue on pop sleeves in beverage cooler, dusty fan guards in produce cooler and beverage cooler, food debris on air curtains in middle walk in cooler. Interior ice machine in need of cleaning. Faucet at hand washing sink in rear kitchen in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed ice build up in ice cream freezer. Instructed to defrost and maintain.

52. Sewage & waste water properly disposed
- comments: observed black foul smelling sewage/waste water coming from floor drain next to ice machine when handwashing sink is turned on and running water. Owner repaired floor drain, cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. Must moniter and maintain at all times. (priority violation 7-38-030(c)) citation issued.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered receptacle in all women's customer and employee restrooms. Instructed to provide and maintain.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside dumpster area in poor repair. Unable to close lid to make tight fitting. Must be able to close lid and maintain. (priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b)) citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed food debris and liquid on floors in walk in coolers and beverage cooler, residue accumulated on interior doors and walls of walk in coolers. Instructed to clean, keep dry, and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed clutter stored on floor of second floor. Must elevate, organize, or remove items stored on floors and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed stained ceiling tile in meat prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed broken toilet tank lid in employee restroom in rear area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed oven and stove in rear prep area not completely under ventilation hood. Equipment must be under the ventilation hood and maintain.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed food handler certificates missing for some employees. Instructed to obtain and maintain verification on site.

Source: chicago.gov

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