Don Pedro Carnitas
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2025-09-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-402.12: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LEFT, LOWER FLOOR IN THE VENTILATION STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL PEST ENTRY/HARBOR POINTS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 EMPTY CANS OF TOMATOES STORED ON A SHELF IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS, IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM STORAGE CLOSET AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11: OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR NEW EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
2025-09-11 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS, SMALL AND BIG FLIES ON SITE. APPROXIMATELY 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE WALLBASES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, FLOORS NEAR THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER, IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE TOILE...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LEFT, LOWER FLOOR IN THE VENTILATION STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL PEST ENTRY/HARBOR POINTS AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS WERE PROVIDED AT T...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS, IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM STORAGE CLOSET AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 EMPTY CANS OF TOMATOES STORED ON A SHELF IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR NEW EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
2024-11-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2024-11-07 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A)(2)NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: PORK 44.4F, GOAT 44.4F, SALSA 45.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 GALLONS AND 95...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK, SALSA)NOT PROPERLY DATED AND STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN A COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN ...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.5F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS. (SALT SUGAR) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN OR...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 FOUND APPROX. NOTED 40-50 SMALL FLIES IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA. MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17(A) NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS AND THE CEILING TILES AROUND THE VENTS ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2023-10-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-603.15: **C** Washing, Procedures for Alternative Manual Warewashing Equipment OBSERVED LARGE POTS FOR COOKING CARNITAS, SALSA'S,ETC. UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE TO ADEQUATELY WA...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11: **C** Intensity- Lighting FOUND NO LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2023-10-05 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 10 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT DISPENSING SINK AND REAR PREP AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND MENS TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 74F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT DISH/DISPENSING AREA AND REAR PREP. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FO...
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF CARNITAS RANGING FROM 125F - 130F LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREA UNDER HEAT LAMP. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS SAID FOOD ITEM AT 60LB COST $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROX. 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTES 4 LARGE FLIES AND 5 SMALL FLIES IN SAID AREA. MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. ALSO, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CON...
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED LARGE POTS FOR COOKING CARNITAS, SALSA'S,ETC. UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
FOUND WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. SEWAGE SHALL BE CONVEYED TO THE POINT OF DISPOSAL THROUGH AN APPROVED SANITARY SEWAGE SYSTEM THAT IS CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED. I...
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
FOUND INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OPEN. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING GARBAGE LIDS AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND NO LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2556801 CONDUCTED ON 06/06/2022. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 6-202.15 OBSERVED SIDE EXIT DOOR WITH 1/2 GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT...
2022-06-06 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED SIDE EXIT DOOR WITH 1/2 GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B) OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
2021-03-25 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint 7 ▾
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND CARNITAS (104F-121.3F) IN THE HOT HOLDING AND CHICHARRONES WITH MEAT (81.3F) IN A FOIL PAN ON THE COUNTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TCS FOODS FOR HOT HOLDING SHALL BE AT 135F OR ABOVE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 23LBS ...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVE FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED LARGE POTS FOR COOKING CARNITAS, SALSA'S,ETC. UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, OR HAVE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL ...
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC 30 GALLON GARBAGE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE TCS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM CONTAINERS AND USE PROPER EQUIPMENT
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE WALLS BEHIND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH STAINS, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD IN THE PREP, ELECTRICAL ROOM AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS
2021-01-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 10 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT HANDSINK BETWEEN SINK AND COFFEE POT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVE FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE REAR CUTING BLOCK STAINED/PITTED. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC 30 GALLON GARBAGE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE TCS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM CONTAINERS AND USE PROPER EQUIPMENT.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED LARGE POTS FOR COOKING CARNITAS, SALSA'S,ETC. UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, OR HAVE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL ...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE WALLS BEHIND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH STAINS, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD IN THE PREP, ELECTRICAL ROOM AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CEERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
FOUND THE NON-COMPLIANCE SUMMARY DATED MARCH 7, 2019 NOT VISIBLE TO THE ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. THE SUMMARY WAS BLOCKED BY CANS OF JALEPENO PEPPERS STACKED IN FRONT OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO POST IN PLAIN VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 NO...
2019-03-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT HANDSINK BETWEEN SINK AND COFFEE POT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE REAR CUTING BLOCK STAINED/PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC 30 GALLON GARBAGE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE TCS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM CONTAINERS AND USE PROPER EQUIPMENT.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED LARGE POTS FOR COOKING CARNITAS, SALSA'S,ETC. UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, OR HAVE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL ...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2018-06-11 Pass License 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN PIPING OF 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD PARTICLES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD PARTICLES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALL OF SPLASHES AT REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA AND ADJACENT ROOM WHERE CONTAINERS OF FAT ARE HELD.
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