Super Mercado la Chiquita

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed items in walk in freezer stored on floor. Instructed person in charge to remove items and maintain at least six inches from floor at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. 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.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer for measuring ambient air temperature in rotisserie hot holding cabinet. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain thermometer for measuring air temperature.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible test strips/testing device on site to adequately measure the final rinse (180f) for high temp dish machine. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued. (test strips provided by manager at end of inspection).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple ceiling tiles above sales floor, cashier area, and taqueria to be water damaged and stained. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain all effected tiles.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed small openings and holes at garage door at the side entrance. Instructed to seal all openings and holes to eliminate potential rodent/pest entry points.

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: Corrected on site. After instructed, the food handler put on gloves.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed black crates being used to elevate food items in the upstairs dry storage, behind restaurant areas. Also, observed eggs not elevated 6 inches off the ground in the main level walk in cooler. Instructed to remove, and replace with correct storage racks, maintain, and makes sure all said items are elevated at least 6 inches off the ground.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed residue and food debris in the kitchen in the interior of the deep fryer. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulated in the walk in cooler in the kitchen on the fan covers and dust accumulated on the vent in the customer restroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed black crates being used to elevate food items in the upstairs dry storage area. Instructed to remove, and replace with correct storage racks. And maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors in upstairs dry storage area, rear storage, and walk in coolers & freezers. Instructed to maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must replace stained ceiling tile on sales floor, instructed to maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean grease accumulation from hood filters above cooking equipment, instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single use articles (forks) being stored inside the hot pepper/vegetable mix inside the 2-door cooler adjacent to the cook/prep area. 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 black crates being used to elevate food items in the walk-in coolers and freezer in the kitchen area. Instructed to remove/replace and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the tables in the kitchen encrusted with dirt and rust deposits. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed throughout the missing light shields throughout the kitchen and prep areas. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ON DOUBLE RECEIVING DOORS ALONG TOP AND CENTER BOTTOM AND SEVERAL SMALL HOLES IN DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 4-501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON DAIRY REACH IN COOLER DOOR

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 6-201,17 MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE MEAT DEPT

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 6-202.11 MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed an open air hot holding unit at 108.6f on sales floor with tcs foods stored inside (cooked chickens).tcs food were just stored inside and at adequate temperature at this time.a held for inspection tag placed on unit.once repaired fax or email letter to (312)746-4240 when ready.must have hot holding unit at 135.0f or above.(priority 7-38-005)

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b)must provide a thermometer for hot holding unit(chicken).

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed an appx."1/2-3/4" gap on double receiving doors along top and center bottom and several small holes in door.must make tight fitting.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 must repair or replace worn door gasket on dairy reach in cooler door.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201,17 must clean dust build up from ceiling tiles and ventilation unit above meat dept.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 must replace burntout lights at hood of cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Rubber gasket on walk in frrzer door in need of replacing or repairing. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All drink dispensors in need of cleaning to remove all build up. All door handle on walk in coolers and walk in freezers in need of cleaning to remove all build up. 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 customer washroom in need of cleaning, floors in rear prep area in need of cleaning. Must 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 and ceiling in walk in dairy cooler in need of cleaning to remove all dust and splatter. Walls in rear prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter. Must detail clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Hand sink in meat department in need of leveling. Sink is bent downward and causing water to pool in sink. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Glass sheild at front counter area in need of replacing where cracked. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment in rear prep area and front prep area of restaurant in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Prep tables in deli and fresh meat department in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. 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 2nd floor storage area in need of cleaning to remove all debris, floors in basement area must be kept dry. Floors through out 1st floor grocery and prep areas in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Must detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Fans in walk in prepared foods cooler in need of cleaning to remove all dust balls. Hood ventilation in the restauarant in need of cleaning to remove grease build up. Must detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Back flow device needed on 1st floor ice machine. Leak at 3 compartment sink in met department, leak at 1 compartment sink in deli area. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All unnecessary articles in basement storage area must be removed. Correct and maiintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored in a clean snaitized container. Correct and maintain.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Observed the outside garbage dumpster overflowing preventing lid closure,this is a food source for rodents and other pest,serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors in the upstairs storage area,along wall base and corners

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

Inspector’s note: The ventilation not working inside the customers washroom,instructed to repair ventilation

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

Inspector’s note: Observed ice accumulation on the floor and condensor in the meat walk in freezer. Instructed to remove ice and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed can opener with accumulated food debris located in the rear food 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 water stained ceiling tiles over the customer dining area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no light shields over the produce area and customer dining area. Instructed to provide light shields and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean multi-use utensils improperly stored in deli area. Instd to store properly (handle up).

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards stained with deep, dark grooves. Instd to repair or replace same. Worn caulking with black substance inbetween wall and exposed handsinks. Instd to replace same.

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

Inspector’s note: Stained ceiling tiles on display floor. Instd to replace same.

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

Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to stored in designated area.

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

Inspector’s note: The large clean pots and pans are stored in the rear storage rack right side up, invert the pots and pans so they drain and so debris cannot fall inside. The can opener base in the kitchen is dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize said area.

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

Inspector’s note: The large stainless steel blender has dark staining in the bottom of the bowl section, scrub all buildup off and sanitize. The ice machines have rust and lime buildup on the tops of the machines, delime and clean the units and wash, rinse and sanitize the doors. The ceilings of the walk in coolers where the light fixtures were replaced and are dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize the cooler ceilings. The freezer condenser is frozen up and one of the fans is not working, defrost and repair the unit. If the butcher cooler shelves have a condensation buildup, wipe down areas with a sanitizing cloth or pad.

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

Inspector’s note: The ceiling above the deli as some dusty buildup and stained light shields; wash, rinse and sanitize this area.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: The ice scoops have no sanitary space or storage container, obtain a sanitary ice scoop storage device.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove dust from ceiling vents through out store and from vent fans in washrooms.

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

Inspector’s note: A constant trickle of water leaks from faucet of exposed handsink and one comp sink in deli area; repair.

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 BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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 GASKETS ON MILK REACH IN COOLER DOORS,LOOSE DRAIN TRAY IN FRESH MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,LOOSE CAULK AT SPLASH GUARD HAND SINK IN DELI AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP IN DELI AREA & PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.

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 MICROWAVE,FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER.

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 FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA AREA,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM IN TAQUERIA AREA,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON RECEIVING DOOR.

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 REPACKAGED DESSERTS & JUICES STORED INSIDE OF COOLER 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 REMOVE RUST FROM MEAT,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON COOKING PREP AREA PREP COOLER & ICE MACHINE,SINK STOPPERS,ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS IN BETWEEN 1- COMP & 3- COMP SINKS ADJACENT TO HAND SINKS IN DELI & MEAT PREP AREAS.

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 FANGUARD COVERS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,UNDER SIDES OF PREP TABLES IN MEAT & DELI PREP AREAS.

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 FLOOR IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE RECEIVING DOOR DOOR SWEEP,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,2ND FL. FOOD STORAGE AREA WALLS & WINDOW TRIM BEHIND SHELVING UNITS IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

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 RUSTED OUT FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN DELI PREP AREA.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.DELI PREP COOLER,PALETAS FREEZER,HOT HOLDING UNIT.

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 REPACKAGED DESSERTS & JUICES STORED INSIDE OF COOLER 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 REMOVE RUST FROM MEAT,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON COOKING PREP AREA PREP COOLER & ICE MACHINE,SINK STOPPERS,ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS IN BETWEEN 1- COMP & 3- COMP SINKS ADJACENT TO HAND SINKS IN DELI & MEAT PREP AREAS.

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 FANGUARD COVERS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,UNDER SIDES OF PREP TABLES IN MEAT & DELI PREP AREAS.

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 FLOOR IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE RECEIVING DOOR DOOR SWEEP,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,2ND FL. FOOD STORAGE AREA WALLS & WINDOW TRIM BEHIND SHELVING UNITS IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

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 RUSTED OUT FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN DELI PREP AREA.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.DELI PREP COOLER,PALETAS FREEZER,HOT HOLDING UNIT.

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

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT MULTI-USE POT/PANS ON STORAGE SHELVES.

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 u MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, CUTTING BOARDS, MEAT SLICERS, AND ICE MACHINE.

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, INCLUDING BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3PART SINKS.

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 REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.