SEP 14
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CARNITAS Y TACOS LA INT'L.
YOUR CALL. 52/100
4311 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 14, 2016 · passed with conditions
8 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Aug 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICHARRON VERDE AT 52.6F, GREEN AND RED SALSA AT 45.6F, AND COOKED RICE AT 43.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED
OBSERVED LARGE CASES AND CONTAINERS OF FROZEN BEEF BEING THAWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED ON PROPER METHODS TO THAW FROZEN FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 9/28/15 NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. PREMISES HAD 2 SUMMARIES POSTED FROM 2011 AND 2013. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. ALL PREVIOUS YEARS SUMAMRY REPORTS MUST BE REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
SEP 282015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 28
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
LARGE, DEEP CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES IN SAUCE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.5F IN WALK-IN COOLER. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISPOSED OF AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WORN CUTTING BOARDS BURNED FROM STEAM TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN BOARDS. TORN DOOR GASKET AT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
GRAFFITI ON WALLS AND CEILING IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLER AND CARNITA HOT HOLDING UNIT.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS.
JUL 232014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUL 23
2014
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER. REMOVE CARDBOARD AND DO NOT USE AS LINER. ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER WITH IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER SO THAT THERE IS NO DRIPPING AT SEAMS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED UNSHEILDED BULBS WITHIN FRIED PORK SKIN CASE. SHEILD BULBS OR PROVIDE TEMPERED BULBS THAT ARE FOR PROTECTED FOR FOOD DISPLAY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SPRAYER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO WORK. REPAIR SPRAYER IN ORDER TO FILL ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS AND PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER THAT IS EASILY READABLE. CHECK ALL THERMOMETERS OFTEN TO ENSURE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED WITHIN BUCKETS OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLOTHS WITHIN CHLORINE SOLUTION AT 50 -100 PPM OF CHLORINE. TEST STRIPS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ORDER TO INDICATE PROPER AMOUNT OF CHLORINE.
SEP 112013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 11
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPING IN BASEMENT. CLEAN WALLS AND REMOVE ALL GRAFFITI IN TOILET ROOM.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
PREMISES ALLOWING CUSTOMERS TO USE TOILET ROOM LOCATED ACROSS FROM 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT ENTRYWAY OF PREP AREA, NO BARRIER. INSTD ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL AREA TO HAVE ACCESS TO THIS AREA.
SEP 42013FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 4
2013
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
LARGE, DEEP PLASTIC CONTAINER OF COOKED REFRIED BEANS WITH DATE OF YESTERDAY (9/3/13) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.3F IN WALK-IN COOLER. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS IN PLACE. INSTD MGR TO USE SHALLOW PANS AND PROPER COOLING TECHNIQUES AND TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. MGR DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAME. APPROX 25LBS AND $30 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
MICE ACTIVITY NOTED IN BASEMENT, NOTED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS AND GNAWED INSULATION SCATTERED ON STORAGE SHELVES AND FLOOR. ALSO MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN 1ST FLOOR CLOSET BY HEATER UNIT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPING IN BASEMENT. CLEAN WALLS AND REMOVE ALL GRAFFITI IN TOILET ROOM.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
PREMISES ALLOWING CUSTOMERS TO USE TOILET ROOM LOCATED ACROSS FROM 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT ENTRYWAY OF PREP AREA, NO BARRIER. INSTD ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL AREA TO HAVE ACCESS TO THIS AREA.
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FEB 62013PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 6
2013
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA HAS CRACKS ON CUTTING BOARDS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILD-UP ON SHIELDS, AND CLEAN FANS INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL OPENING IN WALL NEAR TOP LANDING OF STAIRS AT WALL BASE TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT
MAY 172012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 17
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE ALL THE TIN FOIL FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILES IN THE PREP DINING ROOM ARE DUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ALL THE VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM AND IN THE REAR AREA NOT CLEAN HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
JUN 272011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 27
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLAN. CLEAN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME. CLEAN WALLS IN TOILET ROOM, GRAFFITI.
DEC 302010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 30
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS
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 DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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.MUST CLEAN FANGUARD COVERS IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER
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.HOT & COLD UNITS
NOV 92010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 9
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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 DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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.MUST CLEAN FANGUARD COVERS IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.
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.HOT & COLD UNITS.
AUG 122010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 12
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,MISSING WALL BASE IN DINING AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Inspector Comments: 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.PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COLD & HOT HOLDING UNIT.
AUG 52010FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 5
2010
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED IN LARGE PLASTIC STORAGE BINS IN WALK IN COOLER BEANS 49.8 F 8/4/10,DESEBRABA 44.9 F 8/3/10,PORK SKINS 51.2 F 8/4/10,BARBACOA 66.3 F - 68.5 F 8/4/10.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW,ALSO STORE FOOD IN SHALLOW PANS FOR COOLING & STORING.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED. APPX. 100 LBS. $300.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY IN WHICH I OBSERVED SEVERAL CUSTOMERS SERVING THEMSELVES COOKED CARNITAS FROM HOT HOLDING UNIT.GAVE HAND OUT INFORMATION ON NO SELF SERVICE OF CARNITAS ON 1/21/09 AND CARNITAS PREPARATION GUIDELINES STATES DO NOT ALLOW SELF SERVICE OF THIS PRODUCT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER TO SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS.
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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT FLIES MORE THAN 30 IN BASEMENT AND POOLING & STANDING WATER ON FLOOR & IN BUCKETS & MATTER COVERING FLOOR DRAINS.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM AND A INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NO CURRENT STATE LICENSE,MSDS,NO MAP.MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE LOG BOOK WITH DOCUMENTS,RODENT PROOF DOOR,CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS,REMOVE WATER,RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/5/10.
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.REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD,REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER., WALL OUT LET UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.MUST CLEAN PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,WALL VENT,FAUCET HANDLES IN TOILET ROOM.
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 FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
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 REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,MISSING WALL BASE IN DINING AREA.
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.PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COLD & HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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