Food Safety Report: Supermercado Tapatia, 13209 S Baltimore Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60633 Illinois, United States

Report date: Aug 14, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: 4-601. 11(a) observed the ice machine (ice used for consumption) with an excessive black substance in the interior of the ice machine throughout. Instructed to clean and sanitize. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 5 large flies and about 10 small flies flying in the rear food prep area/dry storage area. Instructed to eliminate live insect activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: 4-502. 13 observed cardboard being re-used as a floor liner in the rear meat walk in cooler/food prep area. Instructed to remove cardboard, all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: 4-603. 15 observed no written procedure for washing rinsing and sanitizing large pots that are located in the rear meat prep area walk in cooler. Instructed to provide.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601. 11(c) observed deep dark grooves/stains on the cutting boards in the deli/meat prep area. Instructed to remove grooves and stains or replace cutting boards.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 114 observed clutter in the rear by the exit door. Instructed to remove unnecessary clutter and organize.

Source: chicago.gov