Carniceria Guanajuato #3

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2025	2	3	0
2024	1	1	0
2023	3	30	2
2022	2	10	0
2021	1	7	0
2020	1	9	0
2019	1	5	0
2018	2	9	1
2017	1	6	0
2016	3	9	0
2015	2	9	0
2014	2	10	0
2013	1	7	0
2012	1	9	1
2011	1	6	1
2010	2	0	0

Dec 5, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SUMP PUMP COVER IN BASEMENT AREA IN POOR REPAIR, HEAVILY-RUSTED AND NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE. SUMP PUMP FULLY FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SUMP PUMP COVER IN BASEMENT AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

Feb 25, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE HOT FOODS PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM AND HOT FOODS EXHAUST VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Mar 13, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BATHROOM WALLS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED.

Sep 14, 2023 Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINERAL DEPOSITS AND SOIL BUILD-UP (RESTAURANT SIDE).
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) SOME COOLERS MISSING CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.12 OBSERVED STORE MADE SALSA, PICO DE GALLO AND GUACAMOLE IN PRE-PACKAGED CONTAINERS IN DISPLAY COOLER WITH MISSING INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIST OF INGREDIENTS FOR EACH PRODUCT.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.16 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT RUSTED METAL RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN RESTAURANT PREP/COOKING AREA.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-201.11 OBSERVED FOOD COLANDER DENTED AND BROKEN (IN RESTAURANT PREP/COOKING AREA). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE (2) CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN IN RESTAURANT PREP/COOKING AREA.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15 FOUND OVERSIZE COOKING POTS IN REAR MAIN (KITCHEN) COOKING AREA UNABLE TO SUBMERGED IN A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN DETAILED WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING PROCEDURE FOR FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 OBSERVED UTILITY HOSE CONNECTED DIRECT TO FAUCET (NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS ESPECIALLY NEXT TO THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 OBSERVED CONDENSATION THROUGHOUT CEILING INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.

Sep 8, 2023 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW BEEF STEAK AND RAW SHELLED EGGS STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS (SLICED LETTUCE) INSIDE PREP COOLER IN THE RESTAURANT SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ABOVE RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD SO THEY WILL NOT CROSS CONTAMINATE READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINERAL DEPOSITS AND SOIL BUILD-UP (RESTAURANT SIDE).
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE IN PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE 36.2F). SLICED TOMATORES INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCT. TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $4.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-35-005 CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

SOME COOLERS MISSING CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (GARLIC POWDER, BLACK PEPPER, BAY LEAVES ETC) IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED STORE MADE SALSA, PICO DE GALLO AND GUACAMOLE IN PRE-PACKAGED CONTAINERS IN DISPLAY COOLER WITH MISSING INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIST OF INGREDIENTS FOR EACH PRODUCT.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE (2) CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN IN RESTAURANT PREP/COOKING AREA.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FOOD COLANDER DENTED AND BROKEN (IN RESTAURANT PREP/COOKING AREA). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT RUSTED METAL RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN RESTAURANT PREP/COOKING AREA.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND OVERSIZE COOKING POTS IN REAR MAIN (KITCHEN) COOKING AREA UNABLE TO SUBMERGED IN A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN DETAILED WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING PROCEDURE FOR FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED UTILITY HOSE CONNECTED DIRECT TO FAUCET (NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CONDENSATION THROUGHOUT CEILING INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS ESPECIALLY NEXT TO THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.

Jun 20, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (GARLIC POWDER, BLACK PEPPER, BAY LEAVES ETC) IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

Jun 15, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15--OBSERVED OPENING GAP AT LEFT CORNER OF REAR WEST SIDE EXIT DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF MENTIONED DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114--OBSERVED UNUSED VENDOR REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Jun 8, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (REAR CARNITAS PREP AREA).
Not serious Priority Foundation
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT WITH OUTDATED LAB RESULTS FOR PORK GRASITAS REPORT OF ANALYSIS FROM 1/12/2009 PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN UPDATED LAB LETTER ON MENTIONED FOODS ON PREMISES. LAB RESULT ANALYSIS MUST BE DONE EVERY 5 YEARS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING GAP AT LEFT CORNER OF REAR WEST SIDE EXIT DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF MENTIONED DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN-COOLER AT FRONT TAQUERIA PREP AREA. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM NOT SELF CLOSING LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MENTIONED WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED VENDOR REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Aug 25, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED WATER ACTIVITY LETTER REGARDING WATER ACTIVITY OF GRASITAS FROM 2009. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE UPDATED WATER ACTIVITY LETTER EVERY FIVE YEARS INDICATING FOODS HELD OUT OF TEMPERATURE HAVE BEEN RENDERED NON-TCS AND KEEP ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT AND TAQUERIA DEPARTMENT COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN CARNITAS/CHICARON PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE ANY OF 3 UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE IN REAR NEAR PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER COLLAPSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN STORAGE CLOSET OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Jun 11, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA WHERE PRODUCE IS CUT AND PACKAGED, SUCH AS CHOPPED CACTUS AND CUT CARROTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE BULK, SELF SERVE DRIED BEAN CONTAINER.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR SHELVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.---WOODEN SHELVING OF THE FOOD CART IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE REAR PREP WALL MOUNTED WATER NOZZLE WITH ATTACHED HOSE. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES, SUCH AS CAR TIRE FROM THE BASEMENT.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOORS. MATS MUST BE CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGS STORED IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR STORAGE OF EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS.

Aug 21, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF CONDENSERS INSIDE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSERS.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED PREP AREAS 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS STOPPERS NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

TAQUERIA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT FLOOR LITTERED/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED WALK IN COOLER ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 13, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

CLEAN UP KIT NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE, PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED A HANDLED SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE LYING FACING DOWN IN FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLED SCOOPS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION PA100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Apr 6, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR PREPARATION AREA WHERE COOKING IN LARGE VATS TAKES PLACE, NO SOAP AT THE BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK, AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE DELI. ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS ON PREMISES MUST HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. MANANGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED SINKS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED HANDLED SCOOPS IN THE BULK FOOD ITEMS IN SELF SERVICE AREA FOR BEANS WITH THE HANDLE LYING IN FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE TACO PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE PACKAGING AND DUST DEBRIS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED A CRACKED AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN MEAT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 3, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CHORIZO METAL BARS HANGING ABOVE MEAT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN SAID BARS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT TAQUERIA AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALL AT MEAT DEPARTMENT BY SHELF RACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALL.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REAR COOKING PREP AREA HAND WASH BOWL HOT/COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS NOT CALIBRATED TO 15 SECONDS WATER RUNNING TIME. MUST RECALIBRATE WATER RUNNING TIME AT SAID HAND WASH BOWL PUSH BUTTONS TO 15 SECONDS WATER RUNNING TIME.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING THERMOMETER.

Nov 3, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE RIPPED AND TORN GASKET AT THE WALK-IN DAIRY COOLER.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST REPLACE WORN AND BROWN LOOKING CUTTING BOARD LOCATED NEXT TO THE MEAT GRINDER AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE MEAT/DELI AREA.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPLACE/CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT THE EXHAUST CANOPY AT CEILING LOCATED ON THE MOST RIGHT HAND SIDE OF CANOPY SO AS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE/GRIME ACCUMULATION.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND IN THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT THE MEAT/DELI 3-COMP SINK AND AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE FRONT TAQUERIA STATION. MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL WORKING SINK STOPPER AT THE TAQUERIA 3-COMP SINK. MUST ALWAYS HAVE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS.

Jun 7, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

MUST REPAIR BOTH GARBAGE CAN LIDS AT BOTH CONTAINERS LOCATED AT THE FRONT TAQUERIA AREA.

May 16, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS BEING STORED IN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER, THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE 2DR COOLERS LOCATED IN THE TAQUERIA FRONT SERVICE AREA.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MEAT DELI AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES AT THE MEAT DELI AREA UNDER THE MIDDLE PREP CUTTING TABLE. FOUND HOLES AT WALL AT ABOVE STATED AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN HANGING RACK LOCATED AT THE MEAT DELI AREA TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL COVING UNDER THE SINK AND BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL IN THE BASEMENT RESTROOM ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE FAUCET BASE AND THE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK LOCATED IN THE TAQUERIA FRONT SERVICE AREA. ALSO MUST CLEAN/REPLACE THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT THE CANOPY LOCATED IN THE FRONT TAQUERIA AREA.

Apr 14, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT BOTTOM CORNER OF THE TAQUERIA 2 DOOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR BAGS AND MAINTAIN.ALSO,INSTRUCTED TO MOVE DRY STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT THAT ARE STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE WASTE WATER PIPES.

Mar 23, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND 2 SETS OF DOUBLE DOORS NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOMS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE REAR SOUTH WEST EXIT,WEST EXIT DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISHWASHING FACILITY NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED.WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SIDE OF THE DELI/MEAT DEPT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WATER COMING UP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF SINK,SLOW DRAINING.ALSO,TAQUERIA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP WHICH IS LOCATED IN BASEMENT ROOM HAS A SERIOUS LEAK ONTO FLOOR IN SAID ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN LINES TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND LABELS FOR COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT BOTTOM CORNER OF THE TAQUERIA 2 DOOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR BAGS AND MAINTAIN.ALSO,INSTRUCTED TO MOVE DRY STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT THAT ARE STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE WASTE WATER PIPES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AT MEAT/DELI DEPT,INTERIOR TRACKS OF DELI COOLER DOORS,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING FOOD EQUIPMENTS,ETC.,AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUHGOUT THE GROCERY, TAQUERIA,MEAT/DELI AREAS INCLUDING INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.ALSO,CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE MEAT/DELI DEPT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN MEAT/DELI DEPT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENTS STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS MUST BE CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 25, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

MUST REPLACE PITTED CUTTING BOARDS BEHIND MEAT COUNTER AREA, AND RESTRICT USING CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS,
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS BEHIND MEAT COUNTER, AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE,
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS,
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Apr 14, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WIRE STORAGE SHELVES DOWN GROCERY AISLES, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD BEHIND MEAT COUNTER,
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS BEHIND MEAT COUNTER, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN TAQUERIA AND BEHIND MEAT COUNTER,
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLERS, MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD,
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING CASE AND ALL COOLERS,

Aug 16, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND 3 COMPARTMENT IN THE BUTCHER AREA. CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND EXPOSED HAND SINK OUTSIDE THE WASHROOM SAME AREA ,WORN OUT WITH MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR THE GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER FOR THE PRODUCE.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER FOR THE MEAT.AND REMOVE THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR SAME AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE GREASE TRAP BOX(WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED).
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD/FILTER IN THE TAQUERIA AREA AND THE MAIN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. VENT INSIDE THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD -UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN TAQUERIA AREA,WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHTING FIXTURES ON THE PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTRUCTED TO RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT.(DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING CASE IN TAQUERIA.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ORGANIZE INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM, THE AREA WHERE THE GREASE BOX IS LOCATED,SMALL STORAGE ROOM. DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

Jun 18, 2012 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AT RESTAURANT/TAQUERIA AND AT MEAT/BUTCHERS AREA. ONE EMPLOYEE AFTER REMOVING BOXES AND DEBRIS FROM FLOOR WENT TO PREP AREA AND HANDLED TORTILLAS WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WEARING GLOVES WHILE CLEANING EQUIPMENT RINSED HIS HANDS WITH GLOVE ON AND RETURNED TO PREP TABLE TO HANDLE COOKED MEAT, EMPLOYEE AT BUTCHER AREA PUT ON GLOVES TO SLICE CHEESE WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS AFTER HANDLING RAW GROUND BEEF. INSTRUCTED HAND MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. ALSO INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY USE GLOVES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT BUTCHER AREA.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISPLAY SHELVES.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT AND STORAGE ROOMS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT COVERS THRU-OUT TAQUERIA AND WASHROOMS, CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT SAME AREA AND CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT RESTAURANT AND WEST WALL AT BUTCHER/PREP AREA. ALSO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT RESTAURANT AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT 3RD PREP AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT LARGE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Feb 7, 2011 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. FOUND ABOUT 10LBS. OF COOKED BEEF INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 55.7F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. MANAGER STATED, BEEF WAS COOKED YESTERDAY AT 6:00PM. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER COOLING. MUST KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[A]. BEEF DISCARDED BY MANAGER. [V=$300.00]
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CHEST FREEZERS AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.
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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES AT TAQUERIA AREA AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT. ALSO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS AT TAQUERIA AREA AND REPAIR BASEMENT WASHROOMS WALLS.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR 3PART SINK LEAKING PIPES AND FAUCET AT TAQUERIA AREA.

Nov 17, 2010 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Nov 16, 2010 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Fail.

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