Supermercado Rivera

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in front prep area with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment (burner and warmer) in rear area near 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove all unncessary items as a means to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grime and food debris on floors under tables in meat area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from report #2579802 dated:8/9/23; #38-observed 1/4" gap between front entrance doors and bottom of front west door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry. #47-observed rust deposits on shelving units in meat walk-in cooler. Observed soiled trays on chip display shelves. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain. #47-observed deep grooved cutting boards in meat prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain. #52-observed water heater line draining inside hand washing sink in kitchen. Instructed manager to properly connect to floor drain. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap between front entrance doors and bottom of front west door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed mulit-use equipment not inverted in rear kitchen. Instructed manager to invert all multi-use equipment and utensils to protect from contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving in sales and storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rust deposits on shelving units in meat walk-in cooler. Observed soiled trays on chip display shelves. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain. .

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

Inspector’s note: Observed deep grooved cutting boards in meat prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain .

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of prep coolers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink and utility sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed water heater line draining inside hand washing sink in kitchen. Instructed manager to properly connect to floor drain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dwater damaged surfaces and peeling paint on ceiling in front prep area near ventilation hood. Observed damaged floor tiles and missing grout on floor tiles in front prep area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents in prep and sales area, ventilation fans in washrooms. Instructed manager to clean and maintain .

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

Inspector’s note: Found approximately 1/2" gap on bottom left of front exterior delivery door (adjacent to dairy cooler). Instructed to make tight fitting and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found dishes in front dish area not inverted. Instructed to invert during storage, maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found deli handwashing sink slow draining. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found stock stored on floor in dairy cooler. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6" off floor for ease of cleaning, maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must hang soiled mops to dry.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found items in need of repair: broken/missing floor tiles in front dish area. Loose ceiling ventilation covers in both restrooms. Instructed to repair all of the above and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found food debris on floor under shelving in produce cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found approximately 20 small live flies on/flying around produce (onions/garlic) on sales floor. Recommend pest control service premises before reinspection. Instructed to eliminate pest activity and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Found approximately 1/2" gap on bottom left of front exterior delivery door (adjacent to dairy cooler). Instructed to make tight fitting and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found staff in food prep area without hair restraint. Cos during inspection.

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

Inspector’s note: Found dishes in front dish area not inverted. Instructed to invert during storage, maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found deli handwashing sink slow draining. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found items in need of repair: broken/missing floor tiles in front dish area. Loose ceiling ventilation covers in both restrooms. Instructed to repair all of the above and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must hang soiled mops to dry.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found food debris on floor under shelving in produce cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found stock stored on floor in dairy cooler. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6" off floor for ease of cleaning, maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found burnt out lights at both ventilation hoods. All lights replaced during inspection.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive ice build up in upright freezer. Instd to remove excessive ice and maintain. Exterior of walk in cooler doors not clean, black debris. Instd to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Ladies toilet room door not self closing (located near meat/deli area). Instd to correct and maintain

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Missing shields on light bulbs in walk in coolers. Instd to provide and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed large pot currently being used to cook tamales on 1-burner stove. Large pot noted unable to be sumberged in 3-compartment sink to properly wash, rinse, and santize. Instd all equipment, utensils must be able to be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized in 3-compartment sink. Priority foundation 7-30-030(c).

No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

Inspector’s note: see # 29.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavily soiled cardboard liners on shelves in the walk in meat cooler. Instructed cardboard must be removed (not permitted). Instructed all surfaces must be smooth, non-porous and easily cleanable. Operator removed the cardboard from the coolers during inspection.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as a floor mat in the front prep area under 3 compartment sinks. Instructed all floors must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Operator removed cardboard during inspection.

No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

Inspector’s note: see violation # 29

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

Inspector’s note: Observed deep groves on heavily stained cutting boards in meat cutting area. Must resurface/replace cutting boards to prevent contamination. Must detail clean, sanitize and maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pot being improperly cleaned/sanitized due to inability to be submerged in 3 compartment sinks in facility. Observed food handler spray out large pot, wash with soap, rinse and then leave pot on top of sink to air dry. Pot was not properly sanitized. Pot is too large to fit into 3 compartment sink basins. Instructed all utensils must be properly washed, rinse and sanitized. Instructed must have sinks large enough to accommodate large pots. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

Inspector’s note: see violation # 29

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

Inspector’s note: Observed deep groves on heavily stained cutting boards in meat cutting area. Must resurface/replace cutting boards to prevent contamination. Must detail clean, sanitize and maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pot being improperly cleaned/sanitized due to inability to be submerged in 3 compartment sinks in facility. Observed food handler spray out large pot, wash with soap, rinse and then leave pot on top of sink to air dry. Pot was not properly sanitized. Pot is too large to fit into 3 compartment sink basins. Instructed all utensils must be properly washed, rinse and sanitized. Instructed must have sinks large enough to accommodate large pots. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the following cutting boards, slicer, in rear prep, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean interior of chicken hot holding unit, and microwave.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the rear meat area,not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling over the meat counter in poor repair, instructed to repair and reseal.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink nozzle leaking at base, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Food not protected from contamination during preparation. Observed a dead fruit fly in direct contact with wrapped ham in the deli cooler. Management discarded the ham. Serious violation 7-38-005a.

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 live fruit flies on the wall and ceiling in the carniceria, hot foods prep area and rear food prep area, and around the fruit and vegetable display. Approximately 75 live fruit flies were observed in these areas. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Must install a second sliding glass door in the display case for the chicharrones to keep the case closed. Observed frozen meats stored in plastic grocery bags in the freezer. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the food debris on the cooking equipment (grill and deep fryer) in the rear food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor drains to eliminate pest harborage conditions.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair the leaking faucet and sprayer nozzle at the 3 compartment sink in the rear food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage shelves in rear walk-in coolers/meat and produce, instructed to remove rust. Also butcher shop remove rust from table storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear cutting board butcher shop not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.defrost front icecream freezer and clean interior of hot holding unit.

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

Inspector’s note: Observde ceiling over meat counter peeling paint, instructed to remove and reseal.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood holders for plastic wrap/deli paper to wrap cheese and lunch meat. Raw wood is prohibited. Wood needs to be sealed or painted in order to be easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Handle of hot holding unit in disrepair. Repair handle and maintain.