DEC 1
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BIRRERIA & TAQUERIA EL CARMEN.
YOUR CALL. 73/100
4101 W BELMONT AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 1, 2011 · passed
4 of 5 inspections passed, 1 failed. 1 critical violation across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
4 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
17
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
NOV 232011FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 23
2011
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR RECEIPT FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED MUST BE CONTRACTED WITH A PEST CONTROL COMPANY ,LOGBOOK MUST BE PROVIDED,GIVEN 5 DAYS 12-01-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATION
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DAMAGED SCREEN DOOR AT THE REAR MUST BE REPLACED
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. CHOPPING BOARD NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILL UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. FLOOR ON CORNERS AND BEHIND GRILL UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON EXIT DOOR MUST BE REPLACED
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. PEELING LINER ON WALLS MUST BE REPLACED
APR 142011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 14
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST READJUST DOOR SWEEP AT THE ENTRANCE DOOR TO PROPERLY SEAL DOOR
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. INTERIOR COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA UNCLEAN,SHELVES BECOMING RUSTY,MUST CLEAN AND REPLACE SHELVES
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. FLOOR UNDER FRYER UNCLEAN,GREASY,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. WALLS UNDER HANDSINK,NEAR OVEN UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING FANS IN REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN THE COOLER
OCT 252010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 25
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Food prep table, counter, coolers and exterior between equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor not maintained through-out. Instructed to repair and level floor, seal around baseboard and detail clean through-out.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Fan covers and ceiling maintained. Instructed to detail clean.
JAN 222010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 22
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooking equipment, shelves, interior coolers and deep fryer, prep tables, cutting boards not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor not cleaned or maintain thru out. Instructed to repair damaged floor tile or replace and detail clean.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Toilet not flushing proper. Instructed to repair.
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