Food Safety Report: La Palma Supermercado, 4173 S Archer Ave , Chicago, Il, USA.

4173 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, 60632 Illinois, United States

Report date: Dec 12, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found no handwashing sign at handsink in basement bread prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

29. Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
- comments: cured beef at 66. 5f hanging from string in basement being offered for sale at improper temperature and not under refrigeration. No lab assessment/results on site to verify product is safe to store/sell at room temperature. Product discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 1 lbs, $5 value. Citation issued. Priority foundation 7-38-005 - cos

32. Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
- comments: no lab testing/results for cured beef not under refrigeration and offered for sale. Instructed to provide or have under refrigeration at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005. See 29 for violation issued. - cos

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: approximately 20 mice droppings noted on floor in basement storage closets. Instructed to remove droppings, and clean and sanitize affected areas. Citation issued. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: found rear exterior door with approximately 1/2' gap on right side, and front double doors with 1/2' gap in middle of doors. Instructed to repair to make tight fitting, maintain to prevent pest entry.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: found pots and pans not inverted in 1st floor dishwashing area. Instructed to invert during storage, maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: found plastic on exterior of ice machine. Instructed to remove to ensure a smooth and easy to clean surface, maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: found gasket on 1st floor walk in cooler door in poor repair. Instructed to replace and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: found slow draining handsink in basement next to ice machine. Found hot water faucet in poor repair in both restrooms. Instructed to repair and maintain all of the above.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: found no covered receptacle in women's restroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: found cardboard on floor of basement prep area. Instructed to remove and maintain for a smooth and easy to clean surface.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: found stock stored on floor in 1st floor walk in cooler and items stored on floor in basement storage area. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6' off floor for ease of cleaning, maintain.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed employees do not have proof of food handler training. Instructed must provide proof of food handler training for all employees who handle food.

Source: chicago.gov