Carnitas Y Supermercado El Gigante INC

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2025	2	6	1
2024	1	8	1
2023	2	6	0
2022	1	7	1
2021	2	8	0
2019	2	29	0
2018	1	6	0
2017	1	14	2
2016	3	8	0
2015	1	7	0
2014	1	7	0
2013	1	4	0
2012	1	6	0
2011	1	5	0

Sep 3, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13// OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.

Aug 27, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED REAR ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK, BROWN, AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY BIN, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND INTERIOR STRUCTURES, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD IN DISPLAY COOLER, CHICKEN FAJITA 47.3 F, CHICKEN BREAST 45.9 F, HAM 46.8 F, BREADED CHICKEN 46.2 F, PORK 51.4 F, PORK 48.2 F, LIVER 51.8 F, STEAK 46.0 F, MENUDO (PORK SKIN) 46 F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 41 F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 50 LBS VALUED AT $250 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS COOKED, SERVED, AND DELIVERED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2597812 CONDUCTED ON 07/22/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (47) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK STAINS AT MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE. (47) OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Jul 22, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN WALK-IN NOT DATE MARKED SUCH AS COOKED BEEF, COOKED BEANS AND COOKED CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BAKING SODA OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK STAINS AT MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Serious Priority
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED TWO OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED BY THE DISH WASHING AREA AND THE HOT PREP WITHOUT HOT WATER, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WAS 100-105F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SAID 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS ADEQUATE HOT WATER (AT LEAST 110F) AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MAY NOT USE SAID 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MUST UTILIZE THE OTHER TWO ADEQUATE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. 3 COMPARMTENT WAS ABLE TO REACH 110-115F WHILE TYPING MY REPORT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS INSIDE THE CARNITAS PREP ROOM, AS WELL AS NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS (NEAR WALL BASE), AS WELL AS DETAIL CLEAN WALLS TO REMOVE GREASE STAINS.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH BUILT UP DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 23, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14--OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12--OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK STAINS AT MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

Jun 16, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. OBSERVED PIPE COMING FROM CEILING INSIDE THE HAND WASHING SINK BOWL. ALSO OBSERVED LARGE GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH POT BLOCKING HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PIPE FROM HAND WASHING SINK AND REMOVE GARBAGE FROM BLOCKING HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK STAINS AT MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Jun 8, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED BOTH THE MEAT DEPARTMENT HANDWASHING SINK AND THE CARNITAS PREPARATION AREA HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH LARGE TRASH CANS DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE SINKS DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED HOT TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES; FOUND CARNITAS (COOKED PORK) INSIDE THE GLASS HOT-HOLDING CASE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT 109F-120F, AND ALSO FOUND ROASTED CHICKEN INSIDE A HOT-HOLDING UNIT AT 110F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HOT HOLDING FOODS MUST BE AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE GLASS HOT-HOLDING CASE WHERE CARNITAS ARE HELD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL HOT-HOLDING UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON PREMISES WITHOUT A LABEL (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED THE LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER CLOSEST TO THE CARVING STATION IN DISREPAIR; LID IS BROKEN AND THE PLASTIC IS PEELING OFF FROM INSIDE, EXPOSING A FOAM MATERIAL THAT HAS HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE OR REPAIR LID.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS INSIDE THE CARNITAS PREP ROOM, AS WELL AS NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS (NEAR WALL BASE), AS WELL AS DETAIL CLEAN WALLS TO REMOVE GREASE STAINS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MULTIPLE CEILING TILES MISSING INSIDE THE CARNITAS PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 17, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Mar 10, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINKS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR TAQUERIA FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND MEAT COUNTER NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WASTE WATER WITH FOOD PARTICLES BACKING UP FROM SECOND COMPARTMENT SINK INTO FIRST COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASE FROM THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK AND SLOW DRAINING. PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED COOKING PORK CARNITAS FRYING POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMOVED EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL LARGER SINK TO FULLY SUBMERGE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND TO MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 09/6/2019 INSPECTION#2311892 #41 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE COUNTER AND PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE. #43 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. #55 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO COVER THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE CLEANABLE MATS INSTEAD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Sep 13, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS REFRIGERATED OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

3-502.11 OBSERVED OUTDATED LAB RESULTS FOR CHORIZO AND CHICHARRONES THAT ARE KEPT OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN UPDATED LAB RESULT FOR pH AND WATER ACTIVITY (Aw). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11 OBSERVED PREPARED AND PREPACKAGED SALSAS STORED IN THE DELI COOLER NOT LABELED WITH WEIGHT AND INGREDIENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED THE MEAT CUTTING SAW STORED NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN THE SINK AND SAW.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE COUNTER AND PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO COVER THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE CLEANABLE MATS INSTEAD.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Sep 6, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED DISHES BEING WASHED AND RINSED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PUT ON A SHELF TO DRY WITHOUT BEING SANITIZED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS AFTER USE. PRIORITY 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN DAIRY COOLER. OBSERVED YOGURT AT 48.7F, AND SMOOTHIES AT 44.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $150. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS REFRIGERATED OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED OUTDATED LAB RESULTS FOR CHORIZO AND CHICHARRONES THAT ARE KEPT OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN UPDATED LAB RESULT FOR pH AND WATER ACTIVITY (Aw). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PREPARED AND PREPACKAGED SALSAS STORED IN THE DELI COOLER NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE STORE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE MEAT PREP AREA AND AROUND THE FRUIT AND VEGETABLE STAND. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED THE MEAT CUTTING SAW STORED NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN THE SINK AND SAW.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE COUNTER AND PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR CONDIMENT PREP COOLER.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND INTERIOR OF DELI COOLERS.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Feb 22, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED COOKED MEAT STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY DRYING RACKS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CHEST FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS IN GOOD REPAIR AND CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS AND HOT HOLDING MACHINE AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND COOK LINE, BEHIND ICE MACHINE, UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND GREASE BUILD UP WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP ROOM, UNDER THE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER THE SNACK SHELF AT FRONT GROCERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DIRT BUILD UP WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED GREASE SPLASH ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP ROOM, FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND GRILL AND BEHIND/UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNITS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

Jun 27, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING OF MULTIUSE UTENSILS BEING WASHED AND NOT SANITIZED AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING SEVERAL POTS AND PANS BY HAVING A BUCKET OF SOAPY WATER AND RINSING UNDER RUNNING WATER AND SANITIZING AT 0.0 P.P.M. AND WIPING KNIVES WITH A SOILED TOWEL AND CUTTING RAW MEATS.INSTRUCTED SEVERAL TIMES TO SET UP SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
Serious Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HAND SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE IN DISH WASHING AREA OBSERVED A KNIFE,PLUNGER INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND A GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF IT AND TAQUERIA PREP AREA HAND SINK HAD A KNIFE AND A STYRO FOAM TRAY INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND A GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS.ITEMS WHERE REMOVED FROM SINKS AND IN FRONT OF SINKS DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND FREE OF ARTICLES AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER .OBSERVED SEVERAL VARIETY OF PANS,BUSS PANS,POTS (SMALL AND LARGE )ON SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE NOT COVERED,ICE MACHINE HAD 2- CAN POPS AND A BOTTLE OF JUICE AND A ROTTEN PIECE OF WOOD THAT IS SLIMY AND GREEN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE GROWING ON WOOD THAT IS HOLDING UP THE DRIP TRAY INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND THE ICE IS USED TO TOP FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY IN DELI AND MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.ALSO 3-OPEN LARGE BINS OF FOOD (PEPPERS,PORK SKIN)STORED IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND TOXIC ITEMS STORED ABOVE (COMBAT DISC,SPRAY CANS OF RUSTOLEUM PAINT,WD 40 SPRAY AND TOOLS)INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOXIC ITEMS AND COVER FOOD PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOODS ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND SAW MACHINE IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF CHEST FREEZERS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER ,TAQUERIA,CARNITA PREP AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DELI/TAQUERIA PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND PREP TABLE IN TAQUERIA AND CARNITA PREP AREA UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST ADJUST THESHOLD AT REAR AND FRONT DOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM HOOD AND FILTER IN TAQUERIA.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD IN CARNITAS PREP AREA,LEAKY DRAIN LINE IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER IN TAQUERIA
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Not serious Minor
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

OBSERVED A UNAUTHORIZED PERSON WALK IN THROUGH PREP AREA TO USE TOILET ROOM.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 16, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

Nov 4, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE BUTCHER AREA CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Apr 8, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE SMALL BOX FREEZER TOP IN REAR COOKING AREA BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL STORAGE RACKS IN COOLER.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES OVER REAR COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN/RECAULK WALLS BEHIND BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, AND CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Aug 19, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (HOT PEPPERS, SUGAR, FLOUR.ETC.)
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND LARGE POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND SHELVING UNIT NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BEHIND CHORIZO HOLDER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND CHIPPING PAINT BEHIND 3 COMPARTMNET SINK. MUST PAINT/SEAL.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE FRONT MAIN KITCHEN, AT HOT HOLDING UNIT, PORK SKIN CABINET, AND EXHAUST HOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

Feb 21, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in freezer.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Caulk around 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed. Reach in freezer lid in state of disrepair, had peeling paint, rust, and plastic edge broken, shall be repaired/sealed. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, shall be repaired/sealed.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler under shelving not clean, need cleaning(corners).
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Ceiling tiles that were damaged, peeling paint in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing light shields in display cooler, produce cooler, shall be provided.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust canopy not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen area, and bathroom not clean, need cleaning.

Jun 19, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROVIDE A LABEL ON GUACAMOLE THATS STORE INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER, WITH SOURCE OF WHERE PRODUCT COMES FROM
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAINT CHIPPING SURFACES AT PRODUCE DISPLAY AREA
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER PALLETS IN REAR STORAGE HALLWAY
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND REPAIR CHIPPING WALL SURFACES

Dec 28, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensil to prevent contamination before use.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Exposed handsink installed next to three compartment. Instructed to install shield between exposed and three compartment sink.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self-closing device.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust fan not working in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan. Handle-hot water faucet at first exposed handsink. Instructed to repair stripped handle.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.

Jan 4, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE JELLO DISPLAY COOLER. NOTED SOME BLACK MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER PALLETS IN REAR STORAGE HALLWAY.-----MUST RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER (TAQUERIA SIDE).
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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