Granado's Supermercado

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk seasonings and spices stored throughout butcher area without common name labels. Instructed to provide.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed dead rodent on sticky trap in basement storage area. Instructed to remove, clean, and sanitize.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed produce stored on the floor in basement as well as warehouse. Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable shelving to store foods 6 inches off of the floor.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed shelving racks located inside walk in cooler with excesive amounts of dried food debris. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain cleanliness of nonfood contact surfaces.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed faucet neck leaking at 3-compartment sink in rear near 3 small stoves (cook rite) . Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris throughout floor in warehouse. Instructed to remove all unecessary items stored in said area to prevent hiding spaces for pests.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in basement and storage area. Instructed to provide increased intensity of lighting in said areas.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed a couple of large food containers and a plastic bag with dry products. (oregano, pimenta, and onion powder) without proper common food name markings. Must label bulk and working food containers with contents common name. Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the garage storage area. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service cups and lids with food spills, dust, and soil inside the plastic storage liner where contained. Instructed to discard.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed small leak at faucet of three compartment in east meat counter prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored on floor in garage storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers in dry storage in basement area without labels identifying common names of food. Instructed person in charge to label all bulk containers with common names for ease of identification.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed card board underneath tables used as covering. Instructed person in charge to remove all cardboard to make surface smooth and easily cleanable

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of excrement in toilet bowl in washroom for customer use. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk in cooler in basement area. Instructed person in charge to elevate all items at least six inches from floor and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers in dry storage in basement area without labels identifying common names of food. Instructed person in charge to label all bulk containers with common names for ease of identification.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30 mouse droppings in basement dry storage area. Instructed person in charge to remove all dropping, sanitize areas and inform pest control service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed card board underneath tables used as covering. Instructed person in charge to remove all cardboard to make surface smooth and easily cleanable.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of excrement in toilet bowl in washroom for customer use. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk in cooler in basement area. Instructed person in charge to elevate all items at least six inches from floor and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF GARAGE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND GARAGE FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST DEFROST BOTH CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN DELI & HOT FOODS PREP AREAS.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST ENCLOSED OPENING IN BASEMENT WALL ADJACENT TO BUSINESS NEXT DOOR.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers for both deli display units and walk in cooler.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 25 or more mice dropping under storage shelf and a massive amount of cardboard and product on floor throught garage food storage area could be a possible rodent harborage area not able to access.must remove droppings , elevate & remove articles ,clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/29/21.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed an appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of garage door.must make door tight fitting.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a barrier at entry to food prep area.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide hair restraints for food handlers.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store tongs properly or provide disposable tissue paper at self service of desserts in display case.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must apply a sealant or paint raw wood shelving units in walk in cooler and garage food storage area.must eliminate crates used for shelving units in basement storage area,walk in cooler and where needed.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit to check sanitizing solution ppm's at 3- compartment sink.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from grinder.must defrost both chest freezers in basement.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a back flow device on mop sink.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace low water pressure at hand sinks in deli & hot foods prep areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged ceiling above food product in garbage storage area.must enclosed opening in basement wall adjacent to business next door.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in basement storage area and garage storage area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a hooking system to store wet mops in mop sink area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must remove ice from floor in walk in freezer.must remove standing water from floor in walk in cooler and on basement floor and keep dry.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name including bulk food conatiners.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed male employee with no hair restraint in the food prep area. Instructed to provide hair restraint for all employees working in the food prep area.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed both three compartment sinks with no stoppers. Instructed to provide and maintain the missing stoppers at both three coompartment sinks.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used for elevation for food in the wak-in cooler and throughout the facility. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide apprroriate shelving for storage. All food items must be stored 6 inches off the floor.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting boards in the food prep area to have dark stains and open seams. Instructed to replace or refinsh and maintain the cutting boards in the food prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed holes on the wall in the utlity sink area. Instructed to seal the holes on the wall in the utlity sink area.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112 observed facility missing thermometers for reach in coolers for facility or in disrepair. Informed person in charge to obtain and maintain thermometers for units.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-302.11 observed facility without thermometers provided for measuring cooked/ reheated food temperature with proper suitabl small-diameter probe for thin mass. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.no citation issued

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler prep and slice produce on front end cash register. Instructed person in charge to perp food in designated food prep area only. Person in charge voluntary discarded contaminated food.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 obseved food handler employees actively handle food with out utilizing hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or hair nets. Ally food handler employees must wear hair restraints.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping clothes stored in hand sink. Must store wiping cloths in sanitizer solution.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: 4-301.13 observed three compartment sink in both food prep areas without/missing drain boards. Must obtain sink with drain boards on both sides and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12observed facility missing back flow prevention device on mop sink not accessable. Must obtain and install back flow prevention device for mop sink.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed three compartment sink in rear prep area in disrepair (leaking bottom). Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 observed ceiling tiles in rear prep area surfaces constructed of absorbant materials, rough, not easily cleanable and stained. Must repair for smooth non porous, nonabsorbant easy cleanable material.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Provide food handler training for all employees.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, sales and basement areas(dead roaches, debris, etc

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Seal all openings, cracks, and crevices in walls and ceilings, around pipe fittings along baseboards, etc in all areas.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Extend condensation waste line to floor drain in basement near walk-in cooler.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Provide food handler training for all employees.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Label all packaged sliced melons and desserts in display cooler and freezer.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Install an attached metal drainboard on 3-compartment sinks to properly air dry food equipment and utensils. Remove all meat from grocery bags in basement freezer and properly store in food storage bags or containers. Provide door for fried pork skins case.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all cutting boards, slicers, cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelves under checkstands, storage and display shelves.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, sales and basement areas(dead roaches, debris, etc). Replace damaged floor tiles in all areas.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean wall and ventilation fan in washroom(dust buildup). Seal all openings, cracks, and crevices in walls and ceilings, around pipe fittings along baseboards, etc in all areas.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Provide light shields or shatterproof bulbs in basement walk-in cooler, produce display cooler in sales area, above 3-compartment sinks in prep areas.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding. Organize all display coolers, remove excess stock in coolers for proper air circulation.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear proper hair restraints.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Provide food handler training for all employees.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed three live roaches crawling on floor, storage shelves, and water heater in basement, and several flying insects in prep, basement and sales areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink not maintained, water backing up and not properly draining in compartments. Instructed manager to repair 3-compartment sink to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize food equipment and utensils. Serious violation 7-38-030

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Install an attached metal drainboard on 3-compartment sinks to properly air dry food equipment and utensils. Remove all meat from grocery bags in basement freezer and properly store in food storage bags or containers. Provide door for fried pork skins case.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all cutting boards, slicers, cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, storage and display shelves.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, sales and basement areas(dead roaches, debris, etc). Replace damaged floor tiles in all areas.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean wall and ventilation fan in washroom(dust buildup).

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Provide light shields or shatterproof bulbs in basement walk-in cooler, produce display cooler in sales area, above 3-compartment sinks in prep areas.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Install an exposed hand sink near 3-compartment sink in kitchen.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding. Organize all display coolers, remove excess stock in coolers for proper air circulation.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear proper hair restraints.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Provide food handler training for all employees.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize meat slicer at meat prep table counter at rear.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floor behind front meat display cooler of food spills and debris.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Light shield needed at ceiling of walk-in cooler in basement. Must provide. Provide missing light shield panels where missing at ceiling in front display area.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Noted a few damaged ceiling tiles in the front display area and the rear prep area. Also in the rear prep area found wall dirty and dusty. Must repair,replace and clean.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observered rodent activiy inside premises: noted 50 mice droppings on pasta display shelving,16 rat droppings on cookie display shelving and 25 rat droppings in the basement on the floor along the wall base and in the corner. Instructed manager to remove droppings, clean and sanitize the affected areas. Citation issued #7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Noted debris and dust on display shelving through out store. Must clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Noted floors dirty in basement, under a few display shelving and inside the walk in cooler. Must clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Noted a few damaged ceiling tiles in the front display area and the rear prep area. Also in the rear prep area found wall dirty and dusty. Must repair,replace and clean.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed 3 door cooler drain lines not properly attached, instructed to repair.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed butcher shop cutting boards not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor not clean under soda storage east corner, instructed to clean.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the folllowing not clean, meat slicer, grinder, and band saw. Instructed to clean and sanitize above items.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed several water damaged ceiling tiles thru-out premises. Instructed to replace. Observed ceiling light shields not clean. Instructed to clean.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed broken 3 compartment sink stoppers. Instructed to provide.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors in the basement must be kept dry. Free from standing water. Must maint at all times

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Loud noise from air ventilation, in need of repair. Must correct and maintain at all times.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Food not protected during storage, observed ready-to eat deli cheese, stored immediately next to tray of raw liver with raw blood juices on side of tray and shelf. Instd to keep ready-to-eat food stored separately from raw meats. Citation issued 7-38-005a serious.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Mice droppings (0ver 100) noted in various areas along wallbase and in corners in storage area and along under storage shelves. Instd to clean and sanitize all affected areas. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Improper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide proper stoppers.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor under and behind heavy equipment not clean. Clean same.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Stained ceiling tiles in various areas. Replace same.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Leak at pipe under 3-compartment sink. Repair same.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.divider in cooler to seperate deli meat,cheese and raw meat in poor repair.must replace.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN SHARED BASEMENT SIDE OF STORE. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS/MAINTAINED.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR IN CUSTOMER AREA-CASHIER,FRONT DOOR AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARSOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,OR NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE, ONLY COPY ON PREMISES. MUST POST ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NO BARRIER BETWEEN 3 COMP SINK AND MEAT SLICER AND NO DRAIN BOARD ABOVE 3 COMP SINK ON DELI FOOD AREA, MUST INSTALL.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.' MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR AND SEAL FLOOR.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. LOWER WALLS NOT CLEAN IN PREP FOOD AREA. MUST CLEAN.ALSO MUST REPLACE SOILED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: 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 SHIELD LIGHTS ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD IN COOKING SIDE.