Food Safety Report: Supermercado Mi Lupita, 2701 W 23rd St, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60608 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jun 25, 2025
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods. Found a container of sliced tomatoes (54. 2�f), shredded cheese (54. 0�f), and shredded lettuce (54. 9�f) all stored inside a prep cooler in the restaurant prep area. Must have cold holding foods at 41. 0�f or below. Approximately 7lbs of product were discarded at $29 worth of product. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed improper temperature of a prep cooler in the restaurant prep area, at 61. 1�f with tcs foods stored inside for sale. A tag placed on unit, please review comments for tag removal instructions. Must have cold holding units at 41. 0�f or below. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed dry and liquid ingredient containers not labeled in the rear prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed an electric insect control device stored above a cooler being used as a food prep surface with a microwave and other cooking gadgets. Instructed to refrain from storing any insect control devices above food prep areas.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed the lower front entrance door to the grocery store and in the middle of the entry doors to the restaurant need to be rodent proof. Instructed to rodent proof and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed the hot water knob on the three compartment sink missing. Instructed to provide knob and maintain. The hot water is operated by the faucet lever.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed the toilet bowl in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and sanitize more frequently and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed severely water-stained ceiling tiles in the following areas: in the front grocery shopping area, the front potential deli prep area, in the hallway leading to the restaurant, in the dining area, and in the rear prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain all damaged ceiling tiles.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed two blown out light bulbs under the ventilation hood. Instructed to replace and maintain.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed previous core violation not corrected from 12/05/2024, report #2608492: #51: 6-501. 114 observed excessive clutter and unnecessary items in the basement. Instructed to elevate and organize all items and remove all unnecessary clutter. Priority foundation:7-42-090, citation issued

Source: chicago.gov