La Estrella

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 35 mice droppings scatterd on the floor in front of the deli meat counter. Must remove and detail clean affected area. Also must call pest control for service. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-020(a).

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used to cover shelving inside the walk in cooler. Must remove and maintain smooth and easily cleanable. Must clean the interior of all cooler and defrost deep freezer in the rear.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet neck at the 3 comp sink in the front prep area with a leak. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleaning along the wall base and incorners through to remove spills and/or debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in rear prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

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.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup and food debris on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners at rear stove area. In instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed to go containers not inverted. Instructed to store all to go containers inverted. All to go containers need to be protected from dirt and dust.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed black milk crates being used to house storage of food and paper goods. Instructed to remove and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on floor in the rear prep area. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed assorted food items inside cooler units with food stored inside plastic grocery bag. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of residue and debris on floors throughout entire facility (taqueria, rear dry storage, butcher area, salesfloor). Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dead raoches in rear handwashing sink in dry storage area(near rear exit). Instructed person in charge to remove dead roaches, sanitize area, and maintain clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed foam containers in plastic bag stored on floor in rear dry storage area. Instructed person in charge to maintain all items off the floor and in elevated area at least six inches high.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard covering shelving in cooler holding soda, milk, and eggs. Instructed person in charge to remove and maintain shelving smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed red wooden shelving in walk in cooler in rear area to be heavily soiled with food debris and residue. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of residue and debris on floors throughout entire facility (taqueria, rear dry storage, butcher area, salesfloor). Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed rear hood ventilation system to have no filters in place to maintain grease from system. Instructed person in charge to place and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 10 live roaches in the rear food prep area. Instructed to remove roaches, clean and sanitize affected area, and contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS ONSITE. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

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

Inspector’s note: Must install covered receptacle for women's sanitary needs, in gender neutral toilet room, instructed to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair wall damage in walk in cooler. Replace missing ceiling tiles ie ear food prep area. Replace torn and dirty air curtain leading to rear prep area. Also, hood not working in small room with cooking equipment. Instructed to repair all and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean loose food debris and dust from floors throughout prep, dry storage and basement. Instructed to maintain.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed utensils (strainer, spoons, etc.) stored improperly in a large round cooking pot in the rear kitchen area. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and store properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed black milk crates being used to house storage of food and paper goods. Instructed to remove and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter, machinery, and other unused items stored in the basement of the establishment. Instructed to remove and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no light shield on 2 of the light fixture in the rear kitchen area of the grocery store.------observed missing light bulbs in the rear back kitchen area of the grocery store. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed utensils (strainer, spoons, etc.) stored improperly in a large round cooking pot in the rear kitchen area. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and store properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed black milk crates being used to house storage of food and paper goods. Instructed to remove and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed microwave oven in the restaurant side kitchen area with excess rust built up on the inside. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO COLD WATER FROM THE HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA OF THE GROCERY STORE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ALONG WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used on the floors in front of the 3-comp sink. Instructed to remove and floors should be smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter, machinery, and other unused items stored in the basement of the establishment. Instructed to remove and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no light shield on 2 of the light fixture in the rear kitchen area of the grocery store.------observed missing light bulbs in the rear back kitchen area of the grocery store. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR REACH IN FREEZER,DAMAGED AND BROKEN GLASS ON SOME DELI/MEAT DISPLAY UNITS

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM REAR REACH IN FREEZER,GRILL TABLES,ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR,STOVE,GARBAGE CANS

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS,BASEMENT,STORAGE AND PREP AREAS

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE AND GROUT AREAS OF FLOOR IN REAR PREP /STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DELI/MEAT DEPT.LIGHT SHIELDS

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENTS

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN DELI/MEAT DEPT.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI/MEAT DEPT

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN AND PEELING WOOD PREP TABLE IN DELI/MEAT DEPT

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3- COMP SINKS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR REACH IN FREEZER,DAMAGED AND BROKEN GLASS ON SOME DELI/MEAT DISPLAY UNITS

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL,CARDBOARD AND PAPER FROM PIPES,PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS IN TAQUERIA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING INTERIOR INSULATION INSIDE OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM REAR REACH IN FREEZER,GRILL TABLES,ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR,STOVE,GARBAGE CANS

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS,BASEMENT,STORAGE AND PREP AREAS

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR PREP /STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED AND FLOOR TILES,DAMAGED LOWER WALL AT SERVICE COUNTER IN TAQUERIA

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DELI/MEAT DEPT. AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND LIGHT SHIELDS.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENTS

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BLINKING LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER,MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN DELI/MEAT DISPLAY UNIT AND REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1- door reach in cooler in taqueria prep area at 72.5f and walk in cooler at 47.5f with tcs foods stored inside.a held for inspection tag placed on unit.must have cold holding units at 41.0f or below.air temperature is now 39.8f inside of walk in cooler.fax or email letter to cdph when ready.(priority 7-38-005)

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no probe thermometer for food temperatures.must provide and maintain.(priority-foundation 7-38-005)

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

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx 150 or more rodent droppings on floor under deli/meat display unit,food storage shelves on sales floor,on lower shelf near charcoal,under juice cold holding unit,on shelving unit in rear storage area,equipment storage area next to snow blower,basement along wall bases and under shelving units.also appx. 15 or more live small flies flying around garbage can and walls in deli/meat dept.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas.rrecommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 10/17/18.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

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 front and rear doors.must make tight fitting.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a splashguard at hand sink next to 3- comp sink in deli/meat dept.

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

Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace worn and pitted cutting boards in deli/meat dept.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace worn and peeling wood prep table in deli/meat dept.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide sink stoppers for all 3- comp sinks.must repair or replace worn door gaskets on rear reach in freezer,damaged and broken glass on some deli/meat display units.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove foil,cardboard and paper from pipes,prep tables and shelving units in taqueria.must defrost chest freezer in basement.must repair or replace missing interior insulation inside of chest freezer in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit for checking sanitizing solution ppm's.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up from rear reach in freezer,grill tables,all prep tables and shelving units on sales floor,stove,garbage cans.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floors under,around,along wall bases throughout including walk in coolers,basement,storage and prep areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged concrete floor in rear prep /storage area and where needed,damaged lower wall at service counter and foot rest in taqueria.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from walls in deli/meat dept.light shields.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in storage areas and basements

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must replace blinking light in walk in cooler,missing end caps on lights in deli/meat display unit and rear prep/storage area missing light shields

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

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment, fresh meat cutting tables all in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter. Must clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout back room and sales floor in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Air vents on sales floor with dust build up must clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Leak at faucet on 3 compartment sink in front prep area. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning: interior of reach in freezer, interior of reach in coolers, produce prep table and storage shelves in back room. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in walk in meat cooler in need of detail cleaning, and floors in back storage/produce prep room in need of detail cleaning. Floors in basement in need of cleaning to remove build up. Must detail clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls in walk in meat cooler in need of cleaning, walls in rear kitchen in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter, ceiling tiles in front prep area in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Lights in meat department and rear back prep room in need of proper light sheilds. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Handsink must be install in produce prep room. Leaks at meat department 3 compartment sink and front prep area 3 compartment sink faucet in need of repair. Must correct and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All reach in and walk in coolers in need of thermometers. Must install and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All unnecessary clutter in rear storage area must be removed and or organized. Correct and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must have food handler certificates. Must provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace the cutting boards at the prep area,has dark deep open seams,instructed to provide

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the 2 door reach-in freezer in the rear of premises

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield covers inside the meat display cooler at meat section of premises

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer inside the walk-in cooler in rear of premises

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use at prep areas

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector’s note: No chemical test strips to test the sanitizer at 3 compartment sink,when sink is set up for wash.rinse,and sanitize,instructed to provide.serius violation 7-38-030

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from inspection report#1566884 date 08-28-2015 (33)observed cooking equipment (grill, stove, microwave)in need of detail cleaning thru out to remove excessive food and grease debris by the front prep. Observed meat cooler located in the aisle in need of minor cleaning under racks to remove dirt and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain (34) observed floors in need of detail cleaning behind all of the equipment located at the front prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain (35)observed ceiling tile missing above the chip rack in the customer area. Instructed to replace and maintain (36)observed dead bugs in the various light shields over the aisles in the groceryarea ,instructed to remove bugs and maintain (41)observed a storage closet with excessive clutter on the ground (tire, racks, crates, old equipment). Instructed to remove all unnece

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace the cutting boards at the prep area,has dark deep open seams,instructed to provide

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the 2 door reach-in freezer in the rear of premises

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield covers inside the meat display cooler at meat section of premises

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer inside the walk-in cooler in rear of premises

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use at prep areas

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cooked chicken, meatballs, pork, rice, and beans in the front prep refrigerator without proper labels containing name of product and date. Instructed to provide proper labels for all foods that are out of the original packages and maintain.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Observed utensils (tongs) being stored on a pipe under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to properly store all utensils tob prevent contanmination and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bags being used for food storage in the refrigerator located in the front prep area. Instructed to provide food grade bags for food storage. Observed one raw wood shelf in the front prep area. Observed raw wood in the meat deli cold holding unit. Instructed to remove or seal with a non toxic food grade paint and maintain. Observed condensor leaking onto cardboard on the floor in the walk in cooler located in the rear. Observed cardboard being used as shelf lining in the soda pop refrigerator located in the aisle. Instructed not to reuse cardboard. Observed rusty grease traps in the front and rear prep areas. Instructed to paint with a non toxic food grade paint and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cooking equipment (grill, stove, microwave)in need of detail cleaning thru out to remove excessive food and grease debris by the front prep. Observed meat cooler located in the aisle in need of minor cleaning under racks to remove dirt and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floors in need of detail cleaning behind all of the equipment located at the front prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tile missing above the chip rack in the customer area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no light shield over cooking equipment in the front food prep area. Instructed to provide light shields and maintain. Observed dead bugs in the various light shields over the aisles in the grocery area. Instructed to remove bugs and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a minor leak under the exposed hand washing sink located at the front prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a storage closet with excessive clutter on the ground (tire, racks, crates, old equipment). Instructed to remove all unnecessary clutter, clean or remove unused equipment and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards stained with deep dark grooves. Instd to repair/replace same. Raw wood storage shelves in taqueria. Instd to paint/seal same.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of hot holding unit, sinks, shelves, sides of cooking equipment, cutting board, and multi-use utensils in taqueria not clean, debris instd to clean same and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Light out in milk walk-in cooler. Replace same.

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

Inspector’s note: Stoves (4-burner and 1-burner) in rear without proper ventilation. Instd to provide proper commercial ventilation that extentds above roof line or remove stoves from premises.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Metal stem thermometer and refrigeration thermometers for deli cooler missing.

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

Inspector’s note: The chicken display cooler shelving liners are dark and stained, replace the liners. The outer door of the butcher display cooler door has a small crack that is taped, replace the cracked door.

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

Inspector’s note: The walk in cooler door and interior have food and blood buildup. Wash, rinse and sanitize the entire cooler interior.

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

Inspector’s note: The rear storage area has dirty walls and ceilings from old insect activity, clean and paint the walls and ceilings.

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

Inspector’s note: The walk in butcher and milk coolers are dark, increase the lighting in the coolers.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: The wiping cloths are not stored in sanitizing solution between use, set up a sanitizing bucket in the butcher shop and taqueria.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in rear storage area, behind deep frezeers aand in basement area in corners.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted toilet tank top cracted inside employees washroom must repair or replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed on proper storage of wet mops observed in mop buckets. Recommended installing a mop rack near utility sink for hanging mops to avoid odor and pest harborage.

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 5 live flies in basement above shelf on wall,also observed fruit flies (8-10) on fruit in produce, and 10 rodent droppings on floor in storage room.must clean and sanitize affected areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of vegetable bin on front selling floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in rear storage area, behind deep frezeers aand in basement area in corners.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of light shield covers throught store has dead flies inside.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted toilet tank top cracted inside employees washroom must repair or replaced.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide internal thermometer inside rear large walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed on proper storage of wet mops observed in mop buckets. Recommended insalling a mop rack near utility sink for hanging mops. To avoid odor and pest harborage. Noted execessive clutter through out premises and basement; instruced to organize and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 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 EXTERIOR OF CARDBOARD BALOR & INSIDE GARBAGE CANS,UNUSED TAQUERIA AREA SINKS,EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHTS IN BASEMENT & END CAPS IN MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.

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

Inspector’s note: 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 75 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES(CAN JUICE & CEREAL),DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,MILK WALK IN COOLER,MEAT WALK IN COOLER ALONG WALL BASES,REAR SIDE STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASES,IN DOOR WAY OF UNUSED FRONT TAQUERIA,1- DEAD DECAYED MICE ON FLOOR AT DOOR WAY OF FRONT TAQUERIA,2- ON BASEMENT FLOOR.BOTH FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD MICE,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/21/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: 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.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #547547 7/11/11 NOT CORRECTED.#32 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER,SURFACES IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN DELI AREA.#33 MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DELI AREA,FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER,ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,SOILED WASTE STORAGE BINS IN WALK IN COOLER,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT & COVER.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.#34 MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT & UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,BASEMENT FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED & LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT & HOLE IN BASEMENT CONCRETE FLOOR.#35 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & TRIM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEIL

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MILK REACH IN COOLER DOOR(SMALL CONTAINERS OF MILK),DAMAGED TOILET TANK LID.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF CARDBOARD BALOR & INSIDE GARBAGE CANS,UNUSED TAQUERIA AREA SINKS,EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER.

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

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHTS IN BASEMENT & END CAPS IN MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL CONTAINERS OF LARD ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.

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

Inspector’s note: 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVERS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON CHEST FREEZER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS,BROKEN GLASS ON TAQUERIA NORTH WEST ENTRY DOOR. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN DELI AREA,SURFACES IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,FOIL FROM PIPES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE SIGN FOR TOILET ROOM DOOR.

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

Inspector’s note: 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 LIGHT SHIELDS IN DELI AREA,GRINDER,UNDERSIDES OF PREP TABLES,FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLERS,ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,SOILED WASTE STORAGE BINS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT & COVER.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT & UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,BASEMENT FLOOR & REMOVE WATER & KEEP DRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED & LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT & HOLES IN BASEMENT CONCRETE FLOOR,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & TRIM ,CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT DOOR IN REAR AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT.

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

Inspector’s note: 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 LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,SLOW DRAIN AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MISSING SUMP PUMP LID.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT & 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREAS.MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES IN BASEMENT .

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

Inspector’s note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 2 BAGS OF RICE & 1 BAG OF BEANS APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN GNAWED INTO BY RODENTS & EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25 RODENT DROPPINGS ON BAGS & SHELVING UNIT ON DISPLAY SHELF AT THIS TIME.PRODUCT WAS REMOVED & DISCARDED.APPX. 13LBS. $20.

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

Inspector’s note: 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 100 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS MEAT & MILK WALK IN COOLERS ON FLOOR,PALLETS,ON LEDGE OF INSIDE CARD BOARD COMPACTOR,ON FLOOR & PALLETS IN BOTH REAR STORAGE AREAS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,TAQUERIA PREP & STORAGE AREA,PRODUCE WRAPPING STATION SHELVING UNIT,ON DISPLAY SHELF NEAR COOKING OIL,CAN JUICES,YARN DISPLAY,BASEMENT FLOOR BEHIND CLUTTER,SCATTERED ON TOP OF UNUSED SHELVING UNITS .ALSO 2 DEAD DECAYED MICE ON TRAP & ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT.MORE THAN 15 LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,MORE THAN 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON BANANAS & OTHER FRUIT ON PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT.FRONT & NORTH WEST DOORS NOT TIGHT

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

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL CONTAINERS OF LARD ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVERS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON CHEST FREEZER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS,BROKEN GLASS ON TAQUERIA NORTH WEST ENTRY DOOR. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN DELI AREA,SURFACES IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,FOIL FROM PIPES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE SIGN FOR TOILET ROOM DOOR.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DELI AREA,GRINDER,UNDERSIDES OF PREP TABLES,FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLERS,ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,SOILED WASTE STORAGE BINS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT & COVER.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

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 CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT & UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,BASEMENT FLOOR & REMOVE WATER & KEEP DRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED & LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT & HOLES IN BASEMENT CONCRETE FLOOR,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT.

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.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & TRIM ,CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT DOOR IN REAR AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.

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

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT.

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

Inspector’s note: 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 LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,SLOW DRAIN AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MISSING SUMP PUMP LID.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT & 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREAS.MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES IN BASEMENT .

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. MUST REPAIR BROKEN GLASS DOOR ON DISPLAY MEAT COOLER AND DOOR HANDLES, SAME COOLER; ALSO MUST SEAL RUSTY LEGS ON MEAT CUTTING TABLES AND SEAL WOOD SHELVING THRU-OUT PREMISES.

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

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; STORAGE AND DISPLAY SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICERS AND COUNTER IN KITCHEN.

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 CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES AND SEAL CEMENT FLOOR AT MEAT CUTTING AREA AND REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT.

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. MUST SEAL RUSTY WALLS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND REPLACE MISSING FILTER UNDER HOOD IN MAIN KITCHEN.

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

Inspector’s note: 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/REPLACE KITCHEN 3PART SINK FAUCET, MEAT AREA EXPOSED SINK FAUCET AND PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION FOR WASHROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: Excessive clutter thru-out storage room and basement; must remove unnecessary articles, clean and organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls.

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

Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.