Carnitas El Paisa

Chicago Health Dept

3529 W FULLERTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2011.

2 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2011.

Last inspected Mar 2011. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
9
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2011

Inspection history

MAR 17
2011
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.FOUND NO WORKING SINK STOPPER AT MIDDLE SECTION OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation
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.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR FAN COVERS OF COOLERS,ICE MACHINE,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,MAGNET STRIPS ON WALL KNIFE STORAGE ETC.

Minor Sanitation
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.FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ALONG REAR OF PREMISES MOP SINK LOCATION.

Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.FOUND LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SHIELDED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
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.FOUND MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED INTERIOR CAUSING DRIPPAGE WHEN USED.

MAR 15
2010
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
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. MOP SINK WITH DEBRIS INSIDE NEEDS CLEANING. ALSO VENTS IN TOILETS AT DINING WITH DUST NEEDS CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation
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. FLOORS IN BASEMENT AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS WITH STANDING WATER MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED DRY AT ALL TIMES. MUST ELEVATE CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT 6" OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation
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. MISSING AND SEVERELY WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR CARNITAS DRYING ROOM AND IN TOILET AT DINING NEEDS REPAIR OR REPLACING. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND CARNITAS HANGING DRYING SHELVES WITH GREASE STAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene
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. FAUCET AT EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA,AND PIPE UNDER TOILET TANK IN EMPLOYEES TOILET IN KITCHEN LEAKING WATER, NEEDS REPAIR.

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