OCT 7
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CARNITAS & TACOS MARAVATIO INC..
BEAT. 39/100
4228 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 7, 2020 · passed
Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jul 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOIL LINER ON ALL SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK BEING HELD TOGETHER BY A TOWEL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WIPING TOWEL AND REPAIR. MUST MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT ANS REAR PREP CEILINGS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING ON PREMISE.
SEP 302020FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 30
2020
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED BEEF, RICE, SOUPS, SALSA VERDE,COOKED CHICKEN,BEANS, ETC ALL STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT( INCLUDING ASTERISKING) FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD (EGGS COOKED TO ORDER,BEEF, ETC) ITEMS IN MENU. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOIL LINER ON ALL SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK BEING HELD TOGETHER BY A TOWEL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WIPING TOWEL AND REPAIR. MUST MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT ANS REAR PREP CEILINGS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING ON PREMISE.
JUN 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE NOR SUPPLIESFOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND PROPER SUPPLIESAND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
VARIETY OF FOODS (COOKED PORK, COOKED BEEF) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOR ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS (EGGS COOKED TO ORDER). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-33-005
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLUTTER IN SMALL STORAGE AREA IN DINING ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNCNESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
APR 52018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 5
2018
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER COMPRESOR LINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER,TORN BOOTH SEATS.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER HAND SINK,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,MICROWAVE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA , REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND HOT WATER TANK AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR FLOOR DRAIN AND NEAR 3- COMP SINK IN REAR AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES AND TILES IN HOT WATER TANK AREA,REAR EXIT DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND HOT WATER AREA.
MAR 292018FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 29
2018
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS .5LB.COOKED RANCHERO SAUCE 116.1F,.5LB. GREEN SALSA 65.2F,1.75LBS. COOKED STEAK 59.5F,1.19LBS. COOKED CHIRIZO 59.0F,1.24LBS. COOKED STOMACH 61.6F ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF GRILL TABLE.20LBS. COOKED BEANS 44.2F DATED 3/28/18 INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.25.18 LBS. $53.58.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND 2-LIVE PLANT WAS INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND ON LIP BASIN.PLANTS ARE REMOVED AND HAND DRYING DEVICES ARE NOW PROVIDED.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2069853 7/14/17 NOT CORRECTED.#33-HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP.#35-WALLS AT COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER.#41-ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN OUTER YARD AREA.MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED TO ELIMINATE RODENT HARBORAGE.#45-ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT HAVE A SANITATION CERTIFICATE.MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER COMPRESOR LINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER,TORN BOOTH SEATS.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER HAND SINK,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,MICROWAVE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA , REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND HOT WATER TANK AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR FLOOR DRAIN AND NEAR 3- COMP SINK IN REAR AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES AND TILES IN HOT WATER TANK AREA,REAR EXIT DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND HOT WATER AREA.
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JUL 142017PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 14
2017
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
GROCERY STORE BAGS MAY NOT BE USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE USE OF BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AT COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET SEAT IN LADIES ROOM IN NEED OF REPLACING. BROKEN. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN OUTER YARD AREA MUST BE REMOVE OR ORGANIZED TO ELIMINATE RODENT HARBORAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT SANITATION CERTIFICATES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 62016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 6
2016
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
IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES. 20 MOTHS FOUND ON WALLS IN REAR MOP SINK CLOSET, ON WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET, AND IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND REQUEST VISIT FROM THE TECHNICIAN TO TREAT PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE ALL FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT FROM FOOD PREP AREA THAT IS NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE(TORTILLA GRILL WHICH IS RUSTY, AND ALL CUTTING BOARDS THAT HAVE DEEP GROOVES IN THE SURFACE THAT CANNOT BE CLEANED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE(REMOVE RUST), AND THE LARGE COOKING POTS USED TO COOK THE CARNITAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE ALL OF THE DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN OR REPLACE UNCLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED UNCOVERED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. ICE SCOOP MUST PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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