JOE'S CARNICERIA INC..

Chicago Health Dept

2459 S MILLARD AVE · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

11 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected May 2019.

Last inspected May 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

100

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 28

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS, BUT NO CLEANUP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY CLEANUP KIT ITEMS (DISPOSABLE APRON, MASK, GLOVES, SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS, ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED BEEF, COOKED PORK, DICED TOMATOES) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BLACK CRATES BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE STOVE, FLATTOP, AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR LOCATION AND SERVICING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH MISSING HOT WATER LEVER-----OBSERVED LEAK IN THE PIPES UNDER THE SAME HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE FLATTOP IN THE KITCHEN AREA NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAY 20

2019

FAIL 14 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE SHOULD ALWAYS BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BLACK CRATES BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE STOVE, FLATTOP, AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR LOCATION AND SERVICING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH MISSING HOT WATER LEVER-----OBSERVED LEAK IN THE PIPES UNDER THE SAME HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MIDDLE GROCERY AREA, AND THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE REAR PREP AREA.------OBSERVED FLOOR CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP ARE AND FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST, DIRT, AND DEBRIS------FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN/COOK AREA WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS IN BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE FLATTOP IN THE KITCHEN AREA NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

SEP 25

2018

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 14

2018

FAIL 16 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector Comments: 2-102.14A OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -7-38-005

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector Comments: 2-501.11A OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVDIE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION (7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Inspector Comments: 3-603.11A OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMIDER AND DISCALIMER ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: 3-601.11 MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN CRACKS AND CREVICE OF WOOD SHELVING UNIT AT GREASE TRAP IN MAIN PREP AREA,APPX.15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP AREAS.APPX.30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR AND REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/14/18.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector Comments: 6-202.15 (C)(E)(C)OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND TOPS OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS AND BOTH REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: 4-101.19 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,SOME DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR ARE RUSTY,FOIL FROM PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: 4-501.11(B)(B) MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3- COMP SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: 4-601.11(B)(B)MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,STEAM TABLE,SAW MACHINE,DELI DISPLAY UNITS,GRINDER,MICROWAVE,MEAT SLICER,ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,ALL PREP COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLERS,COUNTER TOPS.DEFROST FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: 4-601.11(C)(C) MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT, GARBAGE CANS,PIPES,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector Comments: 5-205.15 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY DRAIN TRAY AND DISCONNECTED DRAIN LINE IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT.

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

Inspector Comments: 5-402.13 OBSERVED SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM BOTH FLOOR DRAINS AND A SEPERATED PIPE FROM THE DRAINLINE TO GREASETRAP IN REAR PREP AREA AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED WATER HAS A FOUL SMELLING ODOR,FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE POOLING AND STANDING ON FLOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GREASE TRAP AND PIPES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.WASTE WATER MUST BE DRAIN PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR,PREP AREAS ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER EQUIPMENT,REAR STORAGE AREAS UNDER PALLETS AND ALONG WALLS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS,SALES FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: 6-201.13A MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,SALES FLOOR,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR,PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: 6-501.114 MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER ON LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,REAR STORAGE AREA UNUSED EQUIPMENT .

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: 6-501.14A MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS

AUG 13

2018

FAIL 29 violations 9 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-102.12 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14A OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -7-38-005)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11A OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVDIE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION (7-38-005)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-205.11A OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A SKILLET,PANS,LIDS,KNIFES INSIDE OF REAR MAIN PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.11 OBSERVED NO SOAP AT BOTH REAR PREP AREA HAND SINKS.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12 (A-D)OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT BOTH REAR PREP AREAS HAND SINKS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2)(A) OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED TCS FOODS STORED IN PANS ON WALL SHELF SUCH AS 1LB.COOKED STEAK 63.0F,1LB.CHICKEN 63.6F,1LB.ONIONS 63.3F.INSIDE OF PREP COOLER-1.5LBS. COOKED PORK 64.3F,.5LBS SLICED TOMATOES 56.7F,1LB. SHREEDED LETTUCE 51.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.6LBS.$15.(PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11A OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMIDER AND DISCALIMER ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER IN REAR MAIN PREP AREA AT 72.3F. WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005)

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12(A)(A) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN CRACKS AND CREVICE OF WOOD SHELVING UNIT,BRICKS UNDER GREASE TRAP AND AROUND GREASE TRAP ,ON FLOOR UNDER GRILL TABLE ,UNDER 3- COMPARMENT SINK IN MAIN REAR PREP AREA,AROUND DOOR GASKETS AND CREVICES OF SEASONING STORAGE CABINET AND CRAWLING IN AND ON BOXES OF OPEN SEASONINGS, IN CREVICE ON UNDERSIDE OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.DELI PREP AREA-UNDER PREP TABLE.APPX.100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND FRUIT,ONIONS,BAKED GOODS DISPLAY UNIT AND STANDING WATER ON DISPLAY,REAR STORAGE AREA.APPX.25 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.ALSO.CAT FECES ON FLOOR UNDER REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK AND SEVERAL OPEN CANS OF CAT FOOD ON FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND ON LANDING TO BASEMENT AND ON BASEMENT FLOOR.APPX.20 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE CAT FECES,DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/13/18.(PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 (C)(E)(C)OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND TOPS OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS AND BOTH REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Minor Food Temperature

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING AND CRACKED GLASS ON DOOR OF DELI DISPLAY UNIT AND CRACKED GLASS ON HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 (A)(B)(A) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF REAR GREASE TRAPS,SOME DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR ARE RUSTY,FOIL FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR ON PREP COOLER IN MAIN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11(B)(B) MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3- COMP SINKS.MUST REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR ON PREP COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.14A OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRATION AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005)

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C)(C) MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS,GARBAGE CANS,PIPES,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B)(B)MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,STEAM TABLE,SAW MACHINE,DELI DISPLAY UNITS,GRINDER,MICROWAVE,MEAT SLICER,ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,ALL PREP COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLERS,COUNTER TOPS.DEFROST FREEZERS.MUST CLEAN STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS FROM SINK ON SALES FLOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA,LEAKY PIPE AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK,DISCONNECTED DRAIN LINE IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT .

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-402.13 OBSERVED SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM BOTH FLOOR DRAINS AND A SEPERATED PIPE FROM THE DRAINLINE TO GREASETRAP IN REAR PREP AREA AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED WATER HAS A FOUL SMELLING ODOR,FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE POOLING AND STANDING ON FLOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GREASE TRAP AND PIPES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.WASTE WATER MUST BE DRAIN PROPERLY(PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030C)

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.110 OBSERVED AN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND EXTERIOR DOOR.MUST REMOVE ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020B)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR,PREP AREAS ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER EQUIPMENT,REAR STORAGE AREAS UNDER PALLETS AND ALONG WALLS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS,SALES FLOOR.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER PALLETS. .

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13A MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,SALES FLOOR,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR,PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER ON LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,REAR STORAGE AREA UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14A MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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OCT 19

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL MULTI USE ARTICLES MUST BE CLEANED AND STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED LOCATION. CORRECT AND MAIINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES MUST BE REPLACED AND MAINTAINED CLEAN. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 12

2017

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY NOTED IN REAR PREPARED FOOD AREA, FRESH MEAT SECTION AND REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED 5-7 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. IE...COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED PORK AND DELI MEATS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFIED MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL MULTI USE ARTICLES MUST BE CLEANED AND STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED LOCATION. CORRECT AND MAIINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED, ALL REACH IN FOOD CASES MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN REAR PREP AN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL WATER, FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. FLOOR TILES THAT ARE MISSING MUST BE REPLACED TO ELIMINATE POOLING WATER. MUST COORECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES MUST BE REPLACED AND MAINTAINED CLEAN. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ALL FAUCETS WITH LEAKS MUST BE REPAIRED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BACK ROOM MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 10

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS BEANS ,RICE,CHICKEN AND PORK,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

ONE CEILING TILE IN POOR REPAIR IN THE CUSTOMER DINNING AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES

AUG 6

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE TAQUERIA IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR/REPLACE GASKET ON THE DOOR TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM THE UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF THE STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN THE TAQUERIA, AND THE REAR COOKING AREA TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. SOME CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN THE REAR COOKING AREA BY THE THREE COMP SINK NEED REPLACING OR REPAIR AS WATER IS STANDING IN THE CRACKED AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT THE STORE AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. THE VENTS INSIDE OF THE HOODED SYSTEM IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AND REAR COOKING AREA NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS IN BOTH AREAS. SOME MISSING WALL TILE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE WALL; REPLACE MISSING TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMP SINKS ON PREMISES FOR PROPER SET UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. THE GREASE BOX ATTACHED TO THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR COOKING AREA IS RUSTY; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT GREASE BOX. OBSERVED ICE CREAM IN A FREEZER THAT IS SCOOPED AND SERVED IN THE CENTER AREA OF THE STORE; INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT A DIPPER WELL IS NEEDED TO STORE SCOOPS WHEN SELLING AND SERVING HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.

NOV 24

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER STORAGE TEMPERATURES: CHORIZO SAUSAGE LINKS HANGING IN DELI DEPT WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 62.1F (COOKED 2 DAYS AGO PER EMPLOYEE), CONTAINERS OF CARNITAS (64.2F), RICE (61.9), BEEF (62.2F), AND FRIJOLES (60.9) IN TAQUERIA ON COUNTERTOPS NOT REFRIGERATED. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED. APPROX 40LBS $200 VALUE, CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN TAQUERIA AND IN REAR COOKING PREP AREA NOT CONVENIENT OR ACCESSIBLE; EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS IN BASINS OF SINK, UNABLE TO USE. NO PAPER TOWELS, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT REAR COOKING PREP AREA. INSTD TO KEEP BASINS EMPTY AND PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

GLASS DELI DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. CUTTING BOARDS WORN BEYOND REPAIR, DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO STORE IN PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF MEAT/DELI CASES, ALL COUNTERTOPS, SINKS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF-CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARDS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN TAQUERIA AND MEAT/DELI AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. PROVIDE SAME. LEAK AT PIPE AT REAR PLUMBING AT COOKING LINE. REPAIR SAME.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

IMPROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS BEING, USED FOR SALSAS, SAUCE AND DRY STORAGE, USING STYROFOAM CUPS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS (SCOOPS, LADLES.

MAY 6

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. REPLACE SAME. RAW WOOD AND RUSTY SURFACES ON STORAGE SHELVES. REMOVE RUST AND SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR UNFINISHED. INSTD TO SEAL/FINISH SAME.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHTSHIELDS NEEDED FOR LIGHTS AT INTERIOR OF HOOD. ENDCAPS MISSING FOR LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR. PROVIDE SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI AREA. PROVIDE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. REMOVE SAME AND ORGANIZE AREA.

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