La Azteca Produce

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 5 dead flies and 5 dead insects on shelf next to and on microwave behind butcher display cooler. Instructed manager to remove, clean and sanitize, and maintain area free of dead insects.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed built up food debris and grease the exterior of the heating equipment in the rear stove/cooking preparation area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain area free of food debris and grease build up on exterior of equipment and stove.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter, shelves, and unused chairs stacked and stored in the side office next to bathroom. Instructed manager to clean and maintain area free of all unneccesary items not functional to the operation of the facility.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grains and food debris spilled on floor in the side office located next to bathroom. Instructed manager to clean and maintain area free of food spillage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mops left stored in bucket of water in bathroom and in bucket near hand sink in rear butcher preparation area. Instructed manager to store mop to allow drying in between use.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED METAL SHELVING WITHIN LARGE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND GRIME. ALL METAL SHELVING MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. Observation Type IN OUT

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed non working large cold holding unit, observed nonworking ice machine within store. Remove all non working equipment.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report #2564211 dated 9/23/22 #55 unnecessary items/ nonfunctional equipment found in the walk in cooler and basement.this premises should be free of items unnecessary to the operation of the establishment. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed metal shelving within large walk in cooler unclean with dirt and grime. All metal shelving must be cleaned in detail and maintained.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors of large walk in cooler unclean. Observed floors not smooth and easily cleanable. Floors must be cleaned and maintained at all times. Observed walls behind carnitas cooking area not smooth and easily cleanable. Restore surfaces to a smooth easily cleanable surface and maintain walls in a clean condition.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed non working large cold holding unit, observed nonworking ice machine within store. Remove all non working equipment.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report #2564211 dated 9/23/22 #55 unnecessary items/ nonfunctional equipment found in the walk in cooler and basement.this premises should be free of items unnecessary to the operation of the establishment. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: In-use wiping cloths are not stored properly. Found on/near meat cutting board. Cloths used to wipe surfaces and equipment shall be held in a proper sanitizer solution. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes. In-use cloths must be laundered daily.

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

Inspector’s note: The cutting board is severely scratched, which prevents proper cleaning and sanitizing equipment. Resurface board or replace cutting board.

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

Inspector’s note: Cardboard used as lining for shelving in walk-in cooler.---crates used as elevation in kitchen and walk-in cooler. The facility must remove from use and replace with equipment that is durable and easily cleanable and easy to monitor underneath that meets food standards.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The interior of the microwave and shelving in the walk-in cooler is not clean to sight and touch. The facility must be clean and maintained.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Base coving was not found on the floor, and wall junctures in the kitchen area. Facility must provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Unnecessary items / nonfunctional equipment found in basement and walk-in cooler. The premises shall be free of items unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. This includes equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at mop sink faucet. Must install where it can be located and serviced.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found clutter at premises that must be removed. Old unused ice machine and car seat inside restroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Prepackaged foods on display not properly labeled. Must label packages with food name, ingredients, net contents, source and list of allergens. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside the chest freezers. Instructed to defrost, detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted a large pots unable to fit inside the 3 compartment sink for proper washing, rinsing and sanitizing. Instructed to provide a procedure for proper washing and sanitizing of equipment or remove equipment.(large pots and pans)

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the meat/dairy display cooler with old food debris, dirt and spills shelves.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy clutter on shelves and inside unused equipment at the establishment. Instructed to detail clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All prep wiping cloths must be held between use in a container with a sanitizing solution,included at front counter to wipe multi use utensils

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use grocery bags as food containers in all freezers and cooler. Must use washable containers with lids or food grade disposable plastic bags.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove card boards from all the shelves and aluminium foil used has shelf liner.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ice machine not used to make ice,but has a storage. However is filled with items and open food.must clean and maintain unit.food debris on track of sliding doors of butcher display cooler,clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Staff washroom door must be self closing

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ceiling wall in selling area extremely stained with black substance,instructed to removed/replace ceiling.foul odor(mildew).surface must be smooth and cleanable.peeling paint on ceiling by the butcher's area,remove said paint and re-paint. Wall at cooking area with spattered liquid on it ,clean and maintain. Debris and grease on floor throughout the basement,butcher's and cooking area.clean and maintain. Elevate items 6" above the floor for cleaning purpose.specially in basement area.

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

Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be clearly labeled with product common name.

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

Inspector’s note: We observed over 50 ants on floor at west wall of cooking lower level. Over 100 rat droppings in basement area(no food products) some food equipment.droppings were observed in different location of basement(under shelves,on cement ledge at east side of wall,on top partial rug,inside non-food storage area,etc).instructed to remove droppings clean and sanitize area. Must contact pest control company. Priority foundation violation:7-38-020(a)

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All prep wiping cloths must be held between use in a container with a sanitizing solution,included at front counter to wipe multi use utensils

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

Inspector’s note: Observed employee washing utensils and store them (knives,stored inside the knife rack)etc.clean and sanitize utensils shall be air-dried

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use grocery bags as food containers in all freezers and cooler. Must use washable containers with lids or food grade disposable plastic bags.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove card boards from all the shelves and aluminium foil used has shelf liner.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

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

Inspector’s note: No chlorine chemical test strips on site to check sanitation levels for the chlorine chemical sanitizer instructed to provide chlorine chemical test strips. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ice machine not used to make ice,but has a storage. However is filled with items and open food.must clean and maintain unit.food debris on track of sliding doors of butcher display cooler,clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: No back flow prevention device not located at faucet of mop sink.must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained

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

Inspector’s note: Staff washroom door must be self closing

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ceiling wall in selling area extremely stained with black substance,instructed to removed/replace ceiling.foul odor(mildew).surface must be smooth and cleanable.peeling paint on ceiling by the butcher's area,remove said paint and re-paint. Wall at cooking area with spattered liquid on it ,clean and maintain. Debris and grease on floor throughout the basement,butcher's and cooking area.clean and maintain. Elevate items 6" above the floor for cleaning purpose.specially in basement area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed shelves inside walk in cooler not smooth and easily cleanable. Restore shelves inside walk in cooler to a smooth easily cleanable surface and maintain. Observed bottom of condenser inside walk in cooler with peeling chipping paint. Restore bottom of condenser within walk in cooler to a smooth easily cleanable condition.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor of the walk in cooler needs to be cleaned and restored to a smooth easily cleanable condition. The floor of the walk in cooler must be maintained at all times. The floor directly outside the walk in cooler is in disrepair. Repair floor and maintain. Floors of washroom unclean. Clean in detail and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed condenser unit inside walk in cooler leaking into large bucket. Repair condenser and abate leaking condition.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Observed thermometer inside meat cooler in disrepair. Provide working thermomter and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cleaning equipment within washroom needs to be stored properly. Organize brooms and mops and hang mops to dry after use.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted interior of meat saw encrusted with meat. Instructed management to clean and sanitize meat saw after every use. Interior of butcher/deli cooler needs cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor inside walk-in cooler needs cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted cardboard liners on floors. Instructed management to remove. Only smooth easily cleanable surfaces may be useed.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted stained ceiling tiles above walk in cooler door. Instucted management to repair or replace ceiling tile.

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

Inspector’s note: Light shields needed on lights over butcher/deli area. Burnt out light needs to be replaced under hot line hood.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Noted self closing device at restroom door broken. Instructed management to repair or replace self closing device.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted leak at faucet handle at three compartment sink. Instructed management to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Clutter in basement needs to be removed and reorganized.

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

Inspector’s note: Hole in wall above the 3-comp sink. Instructed to seal hole and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager onsite while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared or served. Instructed to have a certified manager onsite at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from insp# 1482861, dated 7/16/2015. Violation #34;observed broken and missing floor tiles throughout the selling area and kitchen,instructed to replace,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Violation #35; observed grimes wall inside the washroom,instructed to clean / paint said wall.broken ceiling tiles,heavy stained ceiling tiles above the produce,and above the walk-in cooler.instructed to replace. Violation #36; missing and burned light bulbs under the hood in the kitchen,instructed to replace. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used throughout store. Cutting boards covered in deep black grooves, and grocery bags being used to store food in butcher cooler. Instructed to discontinue use of cardboard and grocery bags, both are prohibited, and replace cutting boards and maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive food debris and grease build up on the following food and non food contact equipment; meat slicer, meat grinder, and deli meat slicer. All heavy equipment in kitchen and butcher area. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed stained and missing ceiling tiles throughout store. A hole in the wall above the 3- comp sink. Wall base rusted and damaged in small kitchen. Ceiling vent detached above produce area. Instructed to repair or replace ceiling tiles, repair walls, and repair ceiling vent and maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed small storage room adjacent to the buthcer counter with excessive clutter. Instructed to remove items six inches off floor to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found exposed insulation on pipe behind one compartment sink in kitchen,instructed to re-wrap.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken and missing floor tiles throughout the selling area and kitchen,instructed to replace,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Cooked food under the butcher's display cooler,debris under the shelves in selling area throughout the premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grimes wall inside the washroom,instructed to clean / paint said wall.broken ceiling tiles,heavy stained ceiling tiles above the produce,and above the walk-in cooler.instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing and burned light bulbs under the hood in the kitchen,instructed to replace

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

Inspector’s note: Leaking pipe under the three compartment sink at butcher's area,instructed to repair

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

Inspector’s note: Found cutting boards not smooth and easy to clean at meat preparation areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Found wooden preparation table at meat preparation areas not smooth and easy toclean.

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

Inspector’s note: Found food containers pots not stored properly. Must store inverted.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wearing hair restraint.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food stains/food smears on exterior of ice machine. Must clean exterior of ice machine and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean basement floor along walls and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged/missing wall tiles/floor base tiles at butcher under handwash bowl. Must repair wall/floor base, seal all cracks crevices.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed one burned out ceiling light bulb in prep area above 1-compartment sink. Must replace with working light bulb.

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

Inspector’s note: Must rodent proof front door,gap of 1/2inch.no citation isssued, not operating.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace or reseal rubber gasket inside the walk-in door.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean front window ledge(build-up dust and peeling paint.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal all walls and ceinling throughout the premises,included walin cooler(south wall).

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

Inspector’s note: Provide light shield in kitchen area

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

Inspector’s note: Provide unthread faucet at one compartment sink and mop sink.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide a cooking stem thermometer.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate items needed from floor(6" from floor) in basement area, remove unnecessary articles.detail clean outside garbage area around the waste oil container(food debris).