SUPERMERCADO LA RAZA CORP

Aug 8, 2025

11 violations

Key Violations:

|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN CEILING THROUGHOUT MEAT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.;;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGED RED AND GREEN SALSA STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) PREP AREA AS WELL AS REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED. PIC PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS LOCATED IN MEAT PREP AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). PLEASE SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION INFORMATION. PIC PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT THIS TIME.;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE.APPROXIMATELY 45 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA, ON WALLS, EQUIPMENT IN PLACE AND ON STORED KITCHENWARE. NOTED 1 LARGE ADULT COCKROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR COOLING UNITS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.;;40|PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PREPARING MEAT IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIDING DOORS ON DISPLAY COOLING UNIT CONTAINING MEAT IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DUCT TAPE MENDING EQUIPMENT TOGETHER, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED TABLES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING ATTACHEMENTS.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

Oct 4, 2024

3 violations

Key Violations:

|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 OBSERVED MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELDING IN EMPLOYEES' BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;41|WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AND RACKS AT REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

Sep 27, 2024

10 violations

Key Violations:

|ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURES OF GLASS DOOR COOLER AT THE BACK PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 78.0 F AND MEAT DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR AT 52.8 F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE UNITS UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. A HOLD FOR THE INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON BOTH UNITS. ONCE REPAIRED, FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.;;|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELDING IN EMPLOYEES' BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER: 1. INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER: CHICKEN 49.4 F. 2. INSIDE ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT THE BACK PREP AREA: PORK 58.8 F. 3. BACK PREP AREA BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT: PORK 62.8 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 219 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $420.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.;;33|PROPER COOLING METHODS USED;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, PROVIDER'S CURRENT LICENSE, AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 30 BLACK FLIES WERE NOTED DURING THE INSPECTION. FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE MEAT DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR, WALL NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, THROUGHOUT THE STORE, AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.;;41|WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AND RACKS AT REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS AND WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

Jan 11, 2023

1 violations

Key Violations:

47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBESRVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD AT MAIN PREP LINE WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER CLEAN MAINTAIN/REPLACE.

Jan 4, 2023

7 violations

Key Violations:

|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.;;2|CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: "OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. ";;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBESRVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD AT MAIN PREP LINE WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER CLEAN MAINTAIN/REPLACE.;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: "OBSERVED FACILITY WITH A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH ON-SITE PLAN. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.";;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Jan 7, 2022

6 violations

Key Violations:

|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED;;|MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.;;|SEAL HOLE IN THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILE BY THE MEAT DISPLAY CASE IN BUTCHER AREA.;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS INSIDE OF SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE RUST SPOTS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BY THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA

Jan 25, 2021

4 violations

Key Violations:

|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND UNSEALED CONCRETE FLOORS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FLOORS WALLS AND CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL FLOORS.

Jan 19, 2021

11 violations

Key Violations:

|ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COOLERS AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 48F - 55F : 6 DOOR REACH IN COOLER LOCATED ON WEST WALL, REACH IN COOLER WITH CLEAR GUARD LOCATED ON WEST WALL. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. FOUND HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED ON EAST WALL AT 125F. HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN A HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;33|PROPER COOLING METHODS USED;;36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND GASKET BROKEN ON WALK IN COOLER, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND VENTS ON COOLER WITH CLEAR GUARD LOCATED ON WEST WALL FILLED WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.