Supermercado Cuauhtemoc Inc

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed 1/4" gap between front entrance doors and bottom of right exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-603.15 observed multi-use equipment too large to submerge inside 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide altenative method to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize large equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-603.15 observed no drainboard for 3-compartment sink in rear kitchen. Instructed manager to provide drainboard for proper air drying of multi-use equipment and utensils.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed missing ceiling tiles inside washroom, openings and peeling surfaces in ceiling in rear kitchen. Instructed manager to replace missing ceiling tiles and repair ceiling in rear kitchen.

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 right exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed knives improperly stored behind cutting boards. Instructed manager to properly store kinves in sanitary manner.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood surfaces in meat prep area. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces to make smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical sanitizing test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no drainboard for 3-compartment sink in rear kitchen. Instructed manager to provide drainboard for proper air drying of multi-use equipment and utensils.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use equipment too large to submerge inside 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide altenative method to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize large equipment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking valves under handwashing sink in meat prep area. Instructed manager to repair leak and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tiles inside washroom, openings and peeling surfaces in ceiling in rear kitchen. Instructed manager to replace missing ceiling tiles and repair ceiling in rear kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 in gap under rear black exterior receiving door. Instructed person in charge to repair door to be tight fitting

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed carboard used as floor mats in rear prep area. Instructed to remove and install mats that are smooth easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up on sliding cooler doors in deli area. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in unisex restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle in washrooms for female use and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up on sliding cooler doors in deli area. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in unisex restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle in washrooms for female use and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following core violations from report #2562375 dated: 8/12/2022 not corrected; #38 observed the rear exit door bottom not completely rodent proofed; instructed to rodent proof door to avoid possible rodent entry. #55 observed water-stained ceiling tiles in store; instructed to replace tile where needed.observed two areas of the ceiling in the rear cooking area in poor repair (above sink and corner area across from cooking equipment); instructed to repair ceiling where needed. 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 pest activity on premises. Found thirty rat droppings on the floor of the furnace room. Found two piles of animal feces on the floor of the storage room for the restaurant which is not in operation at this time. No sign of a live animal on premises at time of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued. Droppings and feces removed---corrected on site.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door bottom not completely rodent proofed; instructed to rodent proof door to avoid possible rodent entry.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the exterior surface of the pot used for frying skins to remove grease in rear cooking area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior surface of the grease trap in the rear cooking area rusted; instructed to clean and paint trap.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove any unnecessary items in storage areas to avoid clutter; organize and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in store; instructed to replace tile where needed. Observed two areas of the ceiling in the rear cooking area in poor repair (above sink and corner area across from cooking equipment); instructed to repair ceiling where needed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor in the rear cooking area to remove grease, clean in furnace room and storage room (cos), throughout store where needed and in walk-in coolers where needed. Instructed to remove cardboard from floor of rear cooking area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vents above the cooking equipment in rear cooking area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken gaskets on cooling units in front prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard lining on shelving units inside of walk in cooler. Instructed to remove and maintain. All surfaces must be clean and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must remove all dried food debris and frease deposits on floors in corners behind front prep heavy equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer during inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in the rear food area of the meat department, and along the north ceiling of the grocery store.-------observed damaged stripping along the baseboards in the kitchen area of the restaurant, behind the pepsi machine. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter, empty liquor boxes, and unused equipment in the basement of facility. Instructed to remove and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed 3 light bulbs not working in the middle isles of the grocery store. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-903.11(A) MUST STORE MULTIUSE UTENSILS IN SILVERWARE HOLDER WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-903.11 (A) MUST STORE SINGLE SERVICE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION IN PLASTIC CONTAINER

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-202.16 MUST REMOVE PAPER TOWELS LINED ON LOWER SHELF IN TAQUERIA AND CARDBOARD FROM DELI PREP TABLES

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-101.19 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM MEAT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN KETTLE PREP AREA

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-501.11 MUST PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPERS IN DELI/KETTLE PREP AREA 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON TAQUERIA PREP COOLER

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR,DINING AREA,PREP AREAS AND TOILETROOM,GROUT FLOOR IN REAR KETTLE PREP AREA

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS UNDER PALLETS AND DUST FROM CEILING IN BEER WALK IN COOLER

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-202.11 MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KETTLE PREP AREA

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILETROOM

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

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 50 or more rodent droppings on floor under rear storage shelves and a dead rat inside of rodent bait box under deli meat cooler.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas.remove dead rodent.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 11/30/18.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-903.11(A) MUST STORE MULTIUSE UTENSILS IN SILVERWARE HOLDER WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-903.11 (A) MUST STORE SINGLE SERVICE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION IN PLASTIC CONTAINER

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-501.11 MUST PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPERS IN DELI/KETTLE PREP AREA 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON TAQUERIA PREP COOLER

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 4-202.16 MUST REMOVE PAPER TOWELS LINED ON LOWER SHELF IN TAQUERIA AND CARDBOARD FROM DELI PREP TABLES

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 4-101.19 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM MEAT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN KETTLE PREP AREA

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR,DINING AREA,PREP AREAS AND TOILETROOM,GROUT FLOOR IN REAR KETTLE PREP AREA

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 6-202.11 MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KETTLE PREP AREA

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide ventilation in toiletroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 4-903.11(A) MUST STORE MULTIUSE UTENSILS IN SILVERWARE HOLDER WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 4-903.11 (A) MUST STORE SINGLE SERVICE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION IN PLASTIC CONTAINER

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 PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPERS IN DELI/KETTLE PREP AREA 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON TAQUERIA PREP COOLER.

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 PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPERS IN DELI/KETTLE PREP AREA 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON TAQUERIA PREP COOLER.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS UNDER PALLETS AND DUST FROM CEILING IN BEER WALK IN COOLER

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR,DINING AREA,PREP AREAS AND TOILETROOM,GROUT FLOOR IN REAR KETTLE PREP AREA

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 4-204.11 MUST RECONNECT AND REPAIR LEAKY AND LOOSE COMPRESSOR LINES IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 observed no probe thermometer for taking internal food temperatures of tcs foods at this time.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.13 must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-605.111 observed evidence of appx. 100 or more rodent droppings on floor under deli display unit,on floor in between produce and beer reach in cooler,on floor under all shelving units in rear tool storage area,on floor at motor of large baking oven in bakery area,taqueria area on floor on both sides of prep cooler.also,appx.20 or more live small flies and 10-large flies flying around and on ceiling in deli/meat dept,bakery area.must remove droppings clean and sanitize area.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/20/18.(priority foundation 7-38-020a)

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

Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 must provide a splash guard in between hand sink and 3- comaprtment sink in taqueria.must repair or replace damaged and broken sliding glass doors on deli display unit and interior glass on same.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a) must store multiuse utensils in silverware holder with handles in upright position.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a) must store single service plastic wear with handles in upright position in plastic container.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 must remove rust from meat walk in cooler shelving units and exterior of grease trap in kettle prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-202.16 must remove paper towels lined on lower shelf in taqueria and cardboard from deli prep tables.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 must provide missing sink stoppers in deli/kettle prep area 3- comp sink.must repair or replace worn door gaskets on taqueria prep cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-302.14 observed dishes being washed at 4- compartment sink with only 1- compartment set up with soapy water and rinsing dishes under running water and placing dishes on overhead drain board and rear dish storage shelves without sanitizing dishes in a sanitizing solution.instructed and demonstrated to manager and employees on how to set up sink properly.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 must repair or replace leaky pipe at 3- compartment sink in deli/kettle prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 must clean excessive debris under pallets and dust from ceiling in beer walk in cooler.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles on sales floor,dining area,prep areas and toiletroom,grout floor in rear kettle prep area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 must provide light shield at hood of cooking equipment in kettle prep area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.11 must reconnect and repair leaky and loose compressor lines in deli display unit.

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

Inspector’s note: All food must be stored in food grade storage bags or containers. Must discontinue use of store grocery bags for storage. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in small storage areas in need of cleaning to remove debris. Must clean under all shelves.

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

Inspector’s note: Lights in eli/meat department, light in rear kitchen prep area, lights in bakery prep area and front taqueria are in need of lights with shields. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Drain line at meat counter must be extended to reach open drain site. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cold water knob in poor repair on the exposed hand sink located by the walk in cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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 30 rodent droppings located in the furnance room in the rear of facility. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended contacting pest control. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips on site to properly test the concentration of sanitizer in the 3 compartment sinks. Instructed to provide and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Observed previous summary report not displayed to the public. Instructed to always display previous summary report that is visible to all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010(b)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violations not corrected from report #1950387 dated on 8/15/16; 32 - must replace cutting boards at prep table,has open dark seams on cutting boards in the meat prep area. 36 - must provide light shield covers inside the meat counter in rear prep area. 38 - must repair the faucet neck at the 3 compartment sink in rear at meat counter has a leak at neck of faucet,instructed to repair faucet. Instructed to correct all previous minor violations. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floors under all shelves located in the rear are in need of cleaning to remove accumulated food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean all and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cold water knob in poor repair on the exposed hand sink located by the walk in cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in the 2 door refrigerator located by the cooking equipment in the front food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace cutting boards at prep table,has open dark seams on cutting boards in the meat prep area

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the fans of dust build-up inside the walk-in coolers and removed stained ceiling tiles in rear near meat counter ,instructed to clean and maintain a

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield covers inside the meat counter in rear prep area

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair the faucet neck at the 3 compartment sink in rear at meat counter has a leak at neck of faucet,instructed to repair faucet

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter (boxes) in rear of premises near the rear exit door

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site whlie potentially hazardous foods are served such as slicing deli meats,serious violation 7-38-012

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips on site to test the strength of the sanitizer when 3 compartment sink is set up for wash,rinise and sanitize,instructed to provide strips,serious violation 7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace cutting boards at prep table,has open dark seams on cutting boards in the meat prep area

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the fans of dust build-up inside the walk-in coolers and removed stained ceiling tiles in rear near meat counter ,instructed to clean and maintain area

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield covers inside the meat counter in rear prep area

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair the faucet neck at the 3 compartment sink in rear at meat counter has a leak at neck of faucet,instructed to repair faucet

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter (boxes) in rear of premises near the rear exit door

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

Inspector’s note: Found some cooked food items in the walk-in cooler that were not labeled, must label all cooked foods.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed some ceiling tile on the selling floor with water stains and in the employee washroom; replace ceiling tile where needed. Observed some ceiling vents on the selling floor with dust; clean vents. The vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment in the rear prep area need cleaning; clean vents in the rear prep area. Observed a small amount of dust at the top of the hooded system in the taqueria prep area; remove dust.

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

Inspector’s note: The exterior surfaces of all grease receptors on premises need cleaning and painting. Must provide proper drain stoppers for the three comp sink in the rear prep area. A leak was observed at the pipe underneath the three comp sink in the rear prep area; repair leak at the pipe.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers that are not city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required idph food handler training certificate. Info can be obtained on the idph website.

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 thirty or more fruit flies in the bakery area around the exposed handsink, by the grease receptor at the two comp sink in the bakery area and in the produce area on the selling floor by the fruit. Observed forty rat droppings on the floor underneath the storage shelf in the rear area behind the bakery; must clean area. (pest control mentioned droppings in his report on july 27, 2015. Observed one of two front entrance doors on the grocery side not completely rodent proof at the bottom (1/2 inch gap); must rodent proof door. The rear exit door near the storage room has a small amount of visible light in the center; must completely rodent proof all doors. Instructed to remove the fly strips observed hanging in the butcher area; instructed that fly strips are to be hung in non food prep areas. Serious violation 7-38-020 issued.

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

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service manager on duty while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served as required. Instructed that a manager must be on duty at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012 issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Found some cooked food items in the walk-in cooler that were not labeled; must label all cooked foods.

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

Inspector’s note: The floor in the bakery area is sticky in some spots; clean floor. Clean floor in the rear storage area where the droppings were observed. Clean the floor in the rear prep area (behind the butcher area) to remove grease observed. Clean the floor drain in the walk-in cooler storing the beer.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed some ceiling tile on the selling floor with water stains and in the employee washroom; replace ceiling tile where needed. Observed some ceiling vents on the selling floor with dust; clean vents. The vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment in the rear prep area need cleaning; clean vents in the rear prep area. Observed a small amount of dust at the top of the hooded system in the taqueria prep area; remove dust.

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

Inspector’s note: The exterior surfaces of all grease receptors on premises need cleaning and painting. Must provide proper drain stoppers for the three comp sink in the rear prep area. A leak was observed at the pipe underneath the three comp sink in the rear prep area; repair leak at the pipe.

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

Inspector’s note: Must organize the rear storage shelves where the droppings were observed that area stored with items including equipment and tools. Recommended removing any items that are not being used to avoid clutter and rodent harborage.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers that are not city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required idph food handler training certificate. Info can be obtained on the idph website.

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

Inspector’s note: Rat droppings (over 30) noted scattered along wallbase in rear storage area and by hot tank. Floor drain cover missing for drain in rear. Also front and rear doors not rodent proof, approx 1/2 inch gap at bottom and bottom corners of doors. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize all affected areas and rodent proof all doors so as to be tight fitting. Instd to provide drain cover for floor drain. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting board in rear meat prep area in poor repair, stained, with deep, dark grooves. Instd to repair or replace same.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of upright meat freezer not clean, excessive spills. Clean same.

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

Inspector’s note: Stained, excessive damaged ceiling tiles in bakery area. Replace same.

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

Inspector’s note: Lightshields missing in rear walk-in cooler and in meat prep area. Provide same.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation in toilet room in poor repair. Repair same. Leak at 3-compartment sink faucet in rear cooking prep area. Repair same.

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

Inspector’s note: The prep cooler in the taqueria has torn door gaskets, repair the cooler door.

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

Inspector’s note: The rear kitchen walls and ceilings are dirty, clean the walls and ceilings from top to bottom. The rear kitchen ceiling has a leaking vent pipe from todays rain, repair the leak in the vent area.

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

Inspector’s note: Unnecessary items and clutter found in the rear of the store, clean up and organize all storage.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths are left out on the tables, store a wiping cloth in sanitizer between use to sanitize surfaces easily.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair loose rubber gaskets at cooler doors of dairy cooler in rear of store where eggs and milk are stored. Clean interiors of refrigeration units in food prep area where needed and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair loose door sweep at door of restaurant entrance where loose. Replace all water stained ceiling tiles throughout store where needed and in employee washroom. Repair lower wall base in poor repair in rear baking area across from large oven; provide a wall coving in same area.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide a self-closing device for washroom door.

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

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service manager on duty at time of inspection as required while potentially hazardous foods being prepared and served. A certified manager must be on duty at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair loose rubber gaskets at cooler doors of dairy cooler in rear of store where eggs and milk are stored. Clean interiors of refrigeration units in food prep area where needed and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair loose door sweep at door of restaurant entrance where loose. Replace all water stained ceiling tiles throughout store where needed and in employee washroom. Repair lower wall base in poor repair in rear baking area across from large oven; provide a wall coving in same area.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide a self-closing device for washroom door.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 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 SHELVING UNITS IN BEER & MEAT WALK IN COOLER,DRIP TRAY IN MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,2-COMP GREASE TRAP.PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN TAQUERIA. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL SINKS.MUST REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVERS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,MISSING SUMP PUMP LID,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON TAQUERIA PREP COOLER.REPAIR GLASS ON MEAT DISPLAY UNIT & BROKEN DIVIDER IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 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 PRESSOR,FLOOR MIXER.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEPS ON FRONT & REAR DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL IN DELI AREA,CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS THRU-OUT.MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 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 LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

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

Inspector’s note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #547463 5/26/11.SEE REPORT.

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 SHELVING UNITS IN BEER & MEAT WALK IN COOLER,DRIP TRAY IN MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,2-COMP GREASE TRAPMUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL SINKS.MUST REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVERS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,MISSING SUMP PUMP LID,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON TAQUERIA PREP COOLER.REPAIR GLASS ON MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.

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 PRESSOR,FLOOR MIXER.

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 REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.

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 REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEPS ON FRONT & REAR DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL IN DELI AREA,CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS THRU-OUT.MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS.

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 LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

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

Inspector’s note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.OBSERVED MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#365226 DATED 7/28/10 NOT CORRECTED #30 MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE OF TAQUERIA WALK IN COOLER,DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.#32 MUST SEAL RAW WOOD TABLE IN TAQUERIA & RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF TAQUERIA WALK IN COOLER.#33 MUST CLEAN & SANITIZE COOLERS,FREEZERS,ALL EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF BAKERY AREA,2-PART SINK,DISPLAY SHELVES THRU-OUT,MEAT SLICER,COOKING EQUIPMENT AT BOTH KITCHENS,PREP TABLES.#34 MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT,AT CORNERS & ALONG WALLS AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT.#35 MUST REPAIR WALLS THRU-OUT BAKERY AREA,REPLACE BASEBOARDS WHERE NEEDED,SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THRU-OUT,INCLUDING BASEMENT,CLEAN HOOD IN BOTH KITCHENS & REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS.#36 MUST REPLACE

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 SHELVING UNITS IN BEER & MEAT WALK IN COOLER,DRIP TRAY IN MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,2-COMP GREASE TRAPMUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL SINKS.MUST REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVERS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,MISSING SUMP PUMP LID,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON TAQUERIA PREP COOLER.REPAIR GLASS ON MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.

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 PRESSOR,FLOOR MIXER.

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 REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.

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 WORN DOOR SWEEPS ON FRONT & REAR DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL IN DELI AREA,CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.

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

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS THRU-OUT.MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS.

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 LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

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 PREP FOODS INSIDE TAQUERIA WALK IN COOLER, AND LABEL DRIED 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 SEAL RAW WOOD TABLE IN TAQUERIA, AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE TAQUERIA WALK IN COOLER.

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 usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, ALL EQUIPMENT INSIDE BAKERY AREA, 2PART SINK, DISPLAY SHELVES THRU-OUT, MEAT SLICERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AT BOTH KITCHENS, AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.

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, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT.

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 WALLS THRU-OUT BAKERY AREA, REPLACE BASEBOARDS WHERE NEEDED, SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THRU-OUT, INCLUDING BASEMENT, CLEAN HOODS IN BOTH KITCHENS AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS.

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

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

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 2PART SINK AND TAQUERIA EXPOSED SINK FAUCETS.

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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT, INCLUDING BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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

Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.