La Guerrerense

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Noted no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of tcs food cooked, delivered, and served. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued"

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

Inspector’s note: Observed packaged cookies at register missing allergen information on the labels. Instructed food manager that all packaged food must be labeled as required to include food allergens. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted bagged dry ingredients for sale without labels identifying contents.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed sticky fly trap above prep table where cheese is cut. Instructed to remove. Traps should not be located on or above prep tables.

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

Inspector’s note: No chemical test kit on site. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers inside display cases. Must provide a thermometer in a conspicuous spot inside all refrigeration.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor throughout sales floor and storage area to allow for proper cleaning.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must remove bikes stored on sales floor. Must remove any unnecessary clutter.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers inside display cases. Must provide a thermometer in a conspicuous spot inside all refrigeration.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed improper labels on foods packaged on site (nuts, cheeses, peppers, etc.) on the sales floor and inside coolers. Food packaged in a food establishment, shall be labeled as specified by law. Labels must include the following: the common name of food; a list of ingredients; an accurate net quantity; and the name and place of business of the manufacturer or packer, a discard or sell by date, no more than 7 days after preparation date; and list of allergens. Must correctly label all prepackaged items.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 40 mice droppings on floors in corners and along walls of sales floor. Must detail clean and sanitize area. Must eliminate pest issue. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor throughout sales floor and storage area to allow for proper cleaning.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must remove bikes stored on sales floor. Must remove any unnecessary clutter.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violations from report 1933023, date 6/17/16, not corrected. 30 observed pre-packaged items for sale without proper labeling, instructed on proper labeling for candy, nuts,etc. 33 observed the rear cutting boards not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. 34 observed missing floor tiles in rear in front of the 2 door coolers,instructed to replace. Instructed manager to correct above violations by reinspection date. Serious violation #7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food container, seeds, beans, etc. Storage in rear dry storage area, with no labels. Instructed manager to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed mexican parmesan cheese stored directly on wire shelving racks, in rear 3 door display cooler in dry storage. Instructed manager to store cheese on barriers, such as food grade containers or sheet trays. Maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed snack foods, chips and pop corn stored on stained cardboard liners on showroom floor. Instructed manager to remove and store in food grade container while in storage. Maintain at all times. Observed small amounts of black substance on wire stainless steel shelving unit in true 2 door cooler in rear showroom, along west wall. Instructed detail clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out light in secondary dry storage room, adjacent to main dry storage room. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device, on employee restroom door in rear, adjacent to rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow preventive device on utility sink faucet, located in employees restroom. Instructed manager to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk inventory; small apples and seeds, stored on floor in rear dry storage area. Instructed manager to elevate items at least 6 inches off the. Maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pre-packaged items for sale without proper labeling, instructed on proper labeling for candy, nuts,etc.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear cutting boards not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tiles in rear in front of the 2 door coolers,instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Found previous minor violations not corrected from report dated 2-20-15 inspection # 1464760. Violation 36. Found no light shields inside 3 reach in coolers. Serious violation. 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Found cheese inside reach in coolers not labeled. Must label.

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

Inspector’s note: See violation 29.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago sanitation manager on premises while handling potentially hazardous food. Handles cheese. Serious violation. 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no light shields inside 3 reach in coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no self closing door at restroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label all bulk food storage containers and bagged foods and other products for sale with proper info given.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOOD FROM GROCERY STORE BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS. MUST STORE KNIFES PROPERLY. MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER ON SALES FLOOR

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR, REAR FOOD/SUPPLY STORAGE SHELVES, SERVICE COUNTER, CABINETS, FOOD PRODUCT CONTAINERS. CLEAN INTERIOR BASINS OF 3- COMP SINK AND MOP SINK, PREP TABLES, ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND CHEST FREEZERS. MUST DEFROST FREEZERS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOORING THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG, AROUND AND UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS AND EQUIPMENT 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR NEXT TO POP COOLER ALONG SOUTHWEST WALL, SEAL OPENINGS IN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS ON SALES FLOOR

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN TOILET ROOM,MISSING SUMP PUMP LID IN BASEMENT

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD, UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS AND IN BASEMENT. ALSO THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND FOOD/SUPPLY STORAGE AREAS.(CHAIRS,COOLERS,CRATES,TIRES,ETC,BOXES,CASH REGISTERS,PERSONAL ITEMS). STORE NECESSARY ITEMS ELEVATED 6" OFF FLOOR AND ORGANIZED TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food not protected during storage. Sighted live small flies flying around and crawling on wheels of cheese on lower shelf sitting on cardboard. Tamales stored inside of cooler on shelving unit unprotected. Also numerous personal items stored on top of and inside of open bags of food in rear prep/storage areas(blankets,toys,hats,clothing). Must remove articles from food storage area, protect all food. Food must be covered and protected at all times.(serious 7-38-005a). Cheeses denatured and discarded. Approximate weight: 72# value: $414.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while potentially hazardous food (cheeses) are being shredded and repackaged. Certified manager must be on site at all times food is being prepared, handled and served.(serious 7-38-012a).

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove food from grocery store bags and cardboard boxes and provide food grade storage bags/containers. Must store knifes properly. Must invert multiuse utensils on shelving units.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from some food display shelves throughout.must repair or replace damaged lid on chest freezer on sales floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust and debris build up from all shelving units on sales floor, rear food/supply storage shelves, service counter, cabinets, food product containers. Clean interior basins of 3- comp sink and mop sink, prep tables, all reach in coolers and chest freezers. Must defrost freezers.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged and missing flooring throughout premises and missing floor drain covers in basement. Must clean floors along, around and under all shelving units and equipment 1st floor and basement. Must seal hole in floor next to pop cooler along southwest wall, seal openings in concrete floor in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean dirt build up on walls and ceiling fans throughout premises.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls throughout.must repair or replace openings in walls behind toilet and mopsink in toilet room and behind ice cream freezer on sales floor,damaged ceiling tiles on sales floor over coolers,missing baseboards in prep area.must finish wall in toiletroom to be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace burnt out lights in basement and sales floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide sink stoppers for 3- compartment sink.ventilation not working in toilet room,missing sump pump lid in basement.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer for tamale cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove all unnecessary articles from rear yard, under basement stairs and in basement. Also throughout prep area and food/supply storage areas.(chairs,coolers,crates,tires,etc,boxes,cash registers,personal items). Store necessary items elevated 6" off floor and organized to facilitate cleaning and to prevent 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: Pest control log book not up to date with all necessary documents thats needed inside log book, business license, chemicals used, map, etc., and back door not rodent proof approx. 1/4 gap opening at bottom of door, instructed to repair, serious citation issued: 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance on previous orders issed, dated 08/24/2011, violations listed below, 30 instructed to provide proper labeling (name, address, phone#, ingredients etc) on pre-packaged cheese on display for sale. 34 instructed to clean floors along the walls and in all corners throughout especially under and behind display cooler and floors in rear prep and storage area. 35 instructed to clean walls throughout rear prep area with dried food debris accumulation and stain or repaint 38 instructed to provide working drain stoppers at 3 compartment sink. 41 instructed to remove unnecessary articles and clutter stored in rear outside area by exit door and in basement.--------must remove tall weeds in rear outside by garbage dumpster area to prevent rodent harborage. Serious citation issued: 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (REPACKING AND GRINDING CHEESE) ARE BEING HANDLED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide proper labeling (name, address, phone#, ingredients etc) on pre-packaged cheese on display for sale.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors along the walls and in all corners throughout especially under and behind display cooler and floors in rear prep and storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean walls throughout rear prep area with dried food debris accumulation and stain or repaint

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide working drain stoppers at 3 compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles and clutter stored in rear outside area by exit door and in basement.--------must remove tall weeds in rear outside by garbage dumpster area to prevent rodent harborage.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide proper labeling (name, address, phone#, ingredients etc) on pre-packaged cheese on display for sale.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors along the walls and in all corners throughout especially under and behind display cooler and floors in rear prep and storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean walls throughout rear prep area with dried food debris accumulation and stain or repaint.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide working drain stoppers at 3 compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles and clutter stored in rear outside area by exit door and in basement.--------must remove tall weeds in rear outside by garbage dumpster area to prevent rodent harborage.