Food Safety Report: Mi Mexico Grocery Store, 2601 W 59th St, Chicago, IL, USA.

2601 West 59th Street, Chicago, 60629 Illinois, United States

Report date: Feb 10, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: missing handwash signage at handwash sinks. Instd to provide signage and maintain.

13. Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
- comments: unsafe and unwholesome deli meats (ham, turkey ham, bologna) and colby cheeses in display case and offered for sale. Observed noted meats and cheese with foul odor, slimy surface and discolored with green/black substance. All such food items discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 20lbs $100 value. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority. Instd to maintain food safe and wholesome at all times.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: missing food temperature measuring device on premises. Instd to temperature measuring device capable of verifying both cold and hot temperatures. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: over 100 mice droppings noted scattered on floor along wall base behind equipment and under storage shelves. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: multi use equipment (trays, pots) improperly stored on floor in rear. Instd to elevate and store properly

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: missing testing device for chlorine sanitizer on premises. Instd to provide chlorine test kit and maintain on premises at all times. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: accumulated dust/dirt, debris on shelving units and bases of coolers in prep, sales, front counter, and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: duct tape on exterior surface on 3-compartment sink grease trap. Instd to remove duct tape and maintain

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: accumulated debris and dust buildup on floors along walls and corners in prep, storage and front counter areas. Instructed manager to clean floors and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: excessive clutter and unnecessary items on shelves and floor through out premises (propane tank, old meat slicer, unused equipment, etc). The premises shall be free of items unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. Instd to remove all clutter, organize premises and maintain.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: food handler in meat/deli prep area without food handler training. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: missing allergen training for city of chicago certified manager. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site

Source: chicago.gov