Supermercado La Chiquita #4, 2623-2659 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60623 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Supermercado La Chiquita #4
Address: 2623-2659 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60623
Type: Grocery Store
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: Oct 16, 2012
Score
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100

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Inspection findings

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  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Jan 14, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Apr 18, 2011 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Apr 21, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jul 20, 2011 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jul 29, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Nov 8, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jan 17, 2012 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Oct 16, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jan 14, 2010

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT MEAT CUTTING AREA, AND SEAL DELI WALK IN COOLER WOOD SHELVES.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; DELI SLICERS AND DISPLAY SHELVES THRU-OUT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT DELI AREA, AND THRU-OUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO MUST REPAIR FLOORS INSIDE MEAT AND PRODUCE WALK IN COOLERS.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR 3PART SINKS FAUCETS AT BUTCHER AREA AND MEAT CUTTING WALK IN COOLER.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THEMOMETER FOR DELI REACH IN COOLER.

Apr 18, 2011

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING & FRAME BENT MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS & FRAME ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER & MAINTAIN.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN DELI AREA&PRODUCE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF MEAT GRINDER IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA, SOILED CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS OF PREP TABLES IN PRODUCE PROCESSING AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN UNDER SIDES OF PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS,SAW,MEAT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & ROLLING CARTS,DELI AREA ROLLING CARTS.CHEESE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA,CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR IN DELI AREA & BREAK ROOM /STORAGE 2ND FL. MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN MEAT WALK IN FREEZER.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEAT DEPT,WALL BASES IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,RECEIVING AREA,REAR MOP SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN BREAK ROOM,DAMAGED DOOR TRIM INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN WALL IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN CHEESE WALK IN COOLER.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PRODUCE & EGG WALK IN COOLER .
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MEAT PREP & PROCESSING AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKY FAUCETS & WELD TOP COMPARTMENT OF SINK.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN 1ST FL. MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Apr 21, 2011

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN DELI AREA&PRODUCE.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF MEAT GRINDER IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA, SOILED CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS OF PREP TABLES IN PRODUCE PROCESSING AREA.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN UNDER SIDES OF PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS,SAW,MEAT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & ROLLING CARTS,DELI AREA ROLLING CARTS.CHEESE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA,CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR IN DELI AREA & BREAK ROOM /STORAGE 2ND FL. MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN MEAT WALK IN FREEZER.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEAT DEPT,WALL BASES IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,RECEIVING AREA,REAR MOP SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN BREAK ROOM,DAMAGED DOOR TRIM INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN WALL IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN CHEESE WALK IN COOLER.
Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PRODUCE & EGG WALK IN COOLER .
Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MEAT PREP & PROCESSING AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKY FAUCETS & WELD TOP COMPARTMENT OF SINK.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN 1ST FL. MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Jul 20, 2011

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES ALSO IN BAKERY DISPLAY UNIT,ON & AROUND PRODUCE ON DISPLAY,MEAT PROCESSING AREA,1ST & 2ND FL. STORAGE AREAS,STAFF BREAK ROOM.ALSO 10- 12 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON ONIONS ON DISPLAY.ALSO RECEIVING DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG SIDE.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/20/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #547363 4/18/11 NOT CORRECTED.#33 MUST CLEAN CHEESE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#34 MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA & WALK IN COOLER,CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN STAFF BREAK ROOM.#35 MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN STAFF BREAK ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CHEESE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#36 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.#38 MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN 1ST FL. MEN'S TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090).
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GRINDER IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA,DELI WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,VENTS IN BREAK ROOM.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANELING IN 1ST FL. REAR STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED WALL BASES IN 2ND FL. WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM & MUST CLEAN WALLS IN SAME.

Jul 29, 2011

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FLY ACTIVITY HAS BEEN MINIMIZED AT THIS TIME.DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED.A RECEIPT OF SERVICE FROM ANDERSON ON SITE.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.VIOLATION CORRECTED.A COPY OF INVOICES & RECEIPTS FROM GEM ELECTRIC & EPOXY FLOORING FOR LIGHT SHIELDS AND FLOORING TO BE REPAIRED & INSTALLED IN A MONTH.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GRINDER IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA,DELI WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,VENTS IN BREAK ROOM.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANELING IN 1ST FL. REAR STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED WALL BASES IN 2ND FL. WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM & MUST CLEAN WALLS IN SAME.

Nov 8, 2011

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GRINDER IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA,DELI WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,VENTS IN BREAK ROOM. VIOLATION CORRECTED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.VIOLATION CORRECTED.

Jan 17, 2012

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR IN CHICKEN WALK-IN UNIT AND PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.
REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING TO LOWER WALL OUTSIDE OF DOOR THAT SEPERATES RESTAURANT FROM STORE.

Oct 16, 2012

PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR ROTISSERIE CHICKEN.
CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS WHERE NEEDED. (CHICKEN, PRODUCE, MEAT)
CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN UNITS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

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