CARNITAS EL OJON ESTILO MICHOACAN.

Chicago Health Dept

6356 S KEDZIE AVE · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).

3 inspections on record since 2025 · Last inspected May 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
12
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 15
2026
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 13
2026
FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND RESTORE HOT WATER AT HANDSINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 6
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations
Serious Food Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS (COOKED PORK/PASTOR, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEANS AND COOKED BEEF) IN REFRIGERATOR; NO DATE MARK TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS OF COMMON NAME ON FOOD CONTAINERS (CONTAINING SUGAR AND SALT). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN BUCKET WITH SANITZER.

Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF KNIVES ON THE PREP AREA TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN THE UTILITY/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP PROPERLY WITH MOPHEAD IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION BETWEEN USAGE.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DIRTY VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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