GRANADO'S SUPERMERCADO in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/17/23

CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at GRANADO'S SUPERMERCADO in an inspection dated 04/17/2023.

Located at 1855 W 47TH ST in the Back of the Yards area, the establishment serves the local community. The Back of the Yards neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.

The inspection identified 6 distinct violations requiring correction. These findings represent specific conditions observed during the inspection that must be addressed to meet health code requirements.

The first violation related to hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: Missing Hand Wash Sign in Employee Restroom. Instructed to Install and Maintain.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.

The second violation involved pest prevention. Inspectors documented: Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display - Comments: Observed Food Containers Stored on the Floor in the Garage Storage Area. 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.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Rodents can transmit Salmonella, Hantavirus, and other serious pathogens through their droppings and urine.

The third violation involved handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Personal Cleanliness - Comments: Observed Food Handlers Prepping Food Without Hair Restraints. Instructed Person in Charge That All Food Handlers Must Wear a Hair Restraint.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.

The fourth violation regarded storage procedures. Inspectors documented: Single-use/single-service Articles: Properly Stored & Used - Comments: Observed Single Service Cups and Lids with Food Spills, Dust, and Soil Inside the Plastic Storage Liner Where Contained. Instructed to Discard.. Improper storage can lead to cross-contamination between raw and ready-to-eat foods.

The fifth violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Plumbing Installed. Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.

The sixth violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Proper Backflow Devices - Comments: Observed Small Leak at Faucet of Three Compartment in East Meat Counter Prep Area. Instructed to. Non-compliance with safety standards may create conditions that compromise food safety.

The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/17/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.