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SONORA MEATS

4135 W 26TH ST
CHICAGO, IL 60623
12
Total Inspections
0%
Pass Rate
12
Failures

Inspection History

Dec 22, 2022

Result: Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER DOOR WITH GASKETS IN DISREPAIR AND PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED TO INSULATE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY REPAIR GASKET TO SEAL DOOR, REMOVE PLASTIC, AND MAINTAIN.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON FRAME AND HANDLES OF DELI COOLER COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING IN WALK IN FREEZER TO HAVE PAINT PEELING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DUST IN CORNERS OR SALES FLOOR AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.

Dec 15, 2022

Result: Fail
6 violations
Key Violations:
38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA (IN CORNERS, ON THE BOTTOMS OF SHELVING AND UNDER TABLES). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER DOOR WITH GASKETS IN DISREPAIR AND PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED TO INSULATE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY REPAIR GASKET TO SEAL DOOR, REMOVE PLASTIC, AND MAINTAIN.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON FRAME AND HANDLES OF DELI COOLER COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING IN WALK IN FREEZER TO HAVE PAINT PEELING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DUST IN CORNERS OR SALES FLOOR AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.

Nov 30, 2020

Result: Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR STORAGE AREA, AND MAINTAIN.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE THE USE OF MILK CRATES AS EQUIPMENT & FOOD STORAGE RACKS, PROVIDE PROPER RACKS AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND DOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE SOAP DISPENSER FROM ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR DISH AREA, AND MAINTAIN.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

Oct 29, 2018

Result: Fail
13 violations
Key Violations:
|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING SUMP PUMP LID IN BASEMENT;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DELIVERY DOOR AND BASEMENT DOOR DOESN'T STAY CLOSE.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PRCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND DOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE EXTERIOR WALL PANEL ON WALK IN FREEZER

Oct 22, 2018

Result: Fail
21 violations
Key Violations:
|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED);;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK .;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING SUMP PUMP LID IN BASEMENT.;;|TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005);;1|PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED);;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED);;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DELIVERY DOOR AND BASEMENT DOOR DOESN'T STAY CLOSE.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE OF UNUSED TOILETROOM AND BEHIND DOOR OF SAME,ON & IN BETWEEN PALLETS,ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ,POP STORAGE,ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,PALLETS OF SNOBALL JUICE,ON CHEMICAL AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR,LOWER SHELF AT SERVICE COUNTER.ALSO, DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR UNDER POP PALLET IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD RODENT.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/22/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A));;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.;;48|WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP FROM ALL FOOD AND CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVES,REACH IN COOLERS,MEAT SLICER,GRINDER.;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PRCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED);;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUS REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE EXTERIOR WALL PANEL ON WALK IN FREEZER.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF SHELVING UNITS,PALLETS,DELI/MEAT DISPLAY UNIT AND BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND DOORS IN PREP AREA.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

Oct 14, 2016

Result: Fail
2 violations
Key Violations:
32|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.;;33|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Oct 9, 2015

Result: Fail
3 violations
Key Violations:
34|FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT CUSTOMER AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER SHELVES AND IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;40|REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATORS IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER AREA WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, CHORIZO) WITHOUT THERMOMETERS IN THE REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.;;41|PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WITH CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR. OBSERVED STOCK(TOMATOES, CHORIZO)IN BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED BOXES OF DRY STORAGE ON THE FLOOR IN THE BACK STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 2, 2015

Result: Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
18|NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.;;29|PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1480292 VIOLATION #35 WALK-IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, BUCKLING, EXPOSED ROTTING WOOD AND PEELING PAINT ON SAME. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.;;34|FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT CUSTOMER AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER SHELVES AND IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;40|REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATORS IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER AREA WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, CHORIZO) WITHOUT THERMOMETERS IN THE REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.;;41|PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WITH CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR. OBSERVED STOCK(TOMATOES, CHORIZO)IN BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED BOXES OF DRY STORAGE ON THE FLOOR IN THE BACK STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 15, 2014

Result: Fail
4 violations
Key Violations:
32|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSOR IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP.;;35|WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALK-IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, BUCKLING, EXPOSED ROTTING WOOD AND PEELING PAINT ON SAME. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.;;36|LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT OUT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.;;38|VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

Oct 30, 2013

Result: Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
|WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL.;;31|CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: THE KNIFE HOLDERS IN THE BUTCHER SHOP ARE DIRTY;;33|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE 2-DOOR MILK AND CHEESE COOLER IS DIRTY INSIDE AND THE SODA COOLER DOORS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT AND SANITIZE.;;34|FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP, SCALE AND COOLERS ARE DIRTY, MOVE AND CLEAN UNDER EQUIPMENT.;;38|VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE WALK IN COOLER DRAIN LINE IS LOOSE AND LEAKS INTO A BUCKET, REPAIR THE PIPE FITTING.

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