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Restaurant: La Nueva Imagen Grocery, Inc.
Address: 2459 S Millard Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
Type: Grocery Store
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Aug 9, 2012

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All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, OBSERVED BUTCHER HANDLING RAW PORK AND COOKED CHICKEN BUT NOT WASHING HIS HAND, JUST CHANGED GLOVES. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE AT BUTCHER AREA, WASHED HIS HANDS INSIDE 3PART SINK, AND COOK HANDLING MONEY WASHING HER HANDS IN 3PART SINK WITH GLOVES ON AND RETURNIG TO PREPARED TACOS. INSTRUCTED HAND MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION, AT EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. THE WASHING OF HANDS INSIDE A UTENSIL WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010[A] CRITICAL.
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED DISH WASHER ONLY WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS INSIDE 3PART SINK, NOT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WITH 100PPM CHLORINE. INADEQUATE UTENSIL SANITATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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 SHELVES THRU-OUT BASEMENT, AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP/BUTCHER TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICERS, CABINET UNDER HAND BOWL IN WASHROOM, ETC...
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, THRU-OUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT, AND CLEAN WALLS AT BUTCHER AND COOKING AREAS.
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 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BUTCHER TABLE.
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 SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK AT REAR PREP AREA.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS.

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.OBSERVED BOTH DISH WASHERS NOT PROPERLY WASHING,RINSING & SANITIZING MULTIUSE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED BOTH DISH WASHERS SQUIRT SOAP ON A TOWEL AT 3- COMP SINK WASH DISHES WITH TOWEL AND USED A GARDEN HOSES TO RINSE SOAP FROM UTENSILS,INSTRUCTED & DEMONSTATED PROPER WAY TO SET UP SINK TO WASH,RINSE & SANITIZE UTENSILS.
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.OBSERVED ALL 3 PREP AREA HAND SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE,OBSERVED BOWLS,DETERGENT,PARTS OF MEAT SLICER,WIRE BRUSHES,SCRUBBERS INSIDE OF ALL HAND SINK & GARBAGE CANS & DOLLY IN FRONT OF BOTH HAND SINKS IN FOOD PREP & DELI PREP AREAS.FOOD HANDLERS REMOVED EQUIPMENT & ARTICLES FROM SINKS AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND SINKS FREE OF ARTICLES.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS UNDER & NEXT TO MILK DISPLAY UNIT,PALLETS ON SALES FLOOR,ON SHELVING UNITS WHERE GALLONS OF JUICE & WATER IS STORED,UNDER DETERGENT DISPLAY,ON FLOOR NEAR BASEMET DOOR,ALONG WALL BASES IN BASEMENT.ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENINGS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER DETERGENT DISPLAY & FRONT SERVICE COUNTER & BASEMENT & 1ST FL. REAR DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SEAL OPENINGS & DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/5/11.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED& SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES .
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL SALSA IN COOLER FOR SALE,COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
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 UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS & PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN ALL HAND SINKS & 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS IN PREP AREAS,SINK STOPPERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS,REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES,CARD BOARD FROM SURFACES,RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,DISH RACKS,STEAM & GRILL TABLE,MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,HOOD,FILTERS,NOZZLE ON DRINK MACHINE,VENTS,ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,PREP COOLERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRI & GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT & WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WINDOW SILLS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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 LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
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.ALL COLD & HOT HOLDING UNIT.

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #547337 4/5/11 # 18 NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN SAME AREAS & DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MANAGER IS REMOVING DROPPINGS,CLEANING & SANITIZING AREAS & REPLACING DOOR SWEEPS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.SEE VIOLATION #14.
Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL SALSA IN COOLER FOR SALE,COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
Inspector Comments: 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 UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS & PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
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 PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN ALL HAND SINKS & 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS IN PREP AREAS,SINK STOPPERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS,REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES,CARD BOARD FROM SURFACES,RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,DISH RACKS,STEAM & GRILL TABLE,MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,HOOD,FILTERS,NOZZLE ON DRINK MACHINE,VENTS,ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,PREP COOLERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRI & GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT & WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WINDOW SILLS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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 LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
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.ALL COLD & HOT HOLDING UNIT.

OPEN SITE DRAIN AT THREE COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA FULL OF WATER; NOT MAINTAINED. SINK IS NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME BUT UPON RUNNING WATER DRAIN WILL OVERFLOW; MUST HAVE DRAIN RODDED. PROVIDE THREE METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE THREE COMP SINKS FOR PROPER SET UP OF WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING.
OBSERVED TEN OR MORE LIVE FLIES ON PREMISES. ONE WAS OBSERVED INSIDE OF TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM HOLDING CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. OBSERVED TEN MOUSE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES IN FRONT OF STORE HOLDING PACKAGES OF DRIED VEGETABLES; REMOVE.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. MR. E. BARBAN AND MR. R. BARBAN BOTH HAVE VALID STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES ON PREMSISES ISSUED ON 9/10/11. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO AND OR HAVE PROOF OF PAYMENT FOR CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING REINSPECTION.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM APRIL 5, 2011 AS DESCRIBED BELOW IN MINOR VIOLATIONS #30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 40. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MUST LABEL SALSA IN COOLER FOR SALE,COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS. ALSO LABEL HOMEMADE GUACAMOLE AND SOUR CREAM.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN ALL HAND SINKS & 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS IN PREP AREAS,SINK STOPPERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS,REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES,CARD BOARD FROM SURFACES,RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,DISH RACKS,STEAM & GRILL TABLE,MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,HOOD,FILTERS,NOZZLE ON DRINK MACHINE,VENTS,ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,PREP COOLERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MILK COOLER (FOUL ODOR NOTED), INTERIORS OF PREP COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES ETC. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS, SLICER AND MEAT GRINDER.
MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRI & GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT & WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES TO REMOVE MOLD, FOOD, DIRT ETC.
MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WINDOW SILLS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD AND HOT HOLDING UNITS.
MUST PROVIDE CLEAN TOWELS FOR CLEANING AND WIPING IN PREP AREAS. STORE TOWELS DURING BUSINESS HOURS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

DROPPINGS REMOVED; FLY ACTIVITY MINIMIZED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
ADDITIONAL CLEANING NEEDED IN FOOD PREP AREA TO FLOOR UNDER FRYER.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.

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