Los Cuatos Mercado

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 1, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 pic without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain and maintain

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Improper thawing on frozen pork in rear on counter. Instd to thaw properly (ie under cold running water, under refrigeration, etc)

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of meat slicer with debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Missing cover on waste receptacle in toilet room. Instd to provide cover and maintain

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floor drains in prep areas with excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on site while handling tcs foods (deli meat, beef, chicken) instd to have on site at all times while handling tcs foods. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Aug 11, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Pic without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain and maintain

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: The following tcs foods at improper cold holding temperatures on top shelf of produce refrigeration unit: deli meat & cheese lunchables 54.6.0f, yogurt 49.2f, rice pudding 50.0f. All discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 15lbs $200 value. Instd to maintain cold foods at 41f or below at all times. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Food handler in rear meat prep area without hair restraint. Instd to wear hair restraint and maintain

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Outside storage corral with excessive clutter. Instd to remove all clutter and maintain area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling tcs foods (deli meat, beef, chicken) instd to have on site at all times while handling tcs foods. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

3. Jun 13, 2022 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide signed acknowledgement of employee responsbility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk container not labeled in meat prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom of rear door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     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 front of meat display cooler. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving units for easy cleaning and pest control..

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed rust deposits on bottom shelf under grill. Instructed manager to remove all rust and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on walls and fan guards inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training for employees. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training