Morelia Supermarket, Inc. failed a health inspection

Morelia Supermarket, Inc.

Grocery

7300 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

North Side

Jul 28, 2022 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Deli cooler malfunctioned, allowing potentially dangerous bacterial growth in ready-to-eat foods.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

Deli prep cooler held temperatures between 47-52°F instead of required 41°F or below; equipment was shut down pending repair.
About 100 lbs of cooked meats, salsas, and beans lacked expiration dates and were discarded; all prepared foods must be dated and used within 7 days.
Cold foods including macaroni salad and seafood salad were stored at unsafe temperatures (48-51°F) and were discarded.
No metal stem thermometer was available to monitor food temperatures; staff lacked proper labeling supplies for allergen warnings and ingredient lists.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #33 — PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector's Notes:

DELI PREP COOLER FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 47.1F-51.7F. EQUIPMENT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR REINSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #21 — PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector's Notes:

COOKED POTATOES IN DISPLAY STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 88.7F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED THE PRODUCT. 10 LBS, $15. HOT FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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