MAY 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JOE'S CARNICERIA INC..
BEAT. 18/100
2459 S MILLARD AVE · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 28, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 4 of 11 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
100
includes 21 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since May 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE FLATTOP IN THE KITCHEN AREA NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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 202019FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 20
2019
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE FLATTOP IN THE KITCHEN AREA NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 142018FAILED16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 14
2018
FAILED
16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector Comments: 3-601.11 MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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 132018FAILED29 violations9 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 13
2018
FAILED
29 violations9 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12(A)(A) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-601.11 MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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)
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.
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.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 (A)(B)(A) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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 .
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)
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)
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. .
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14A MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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 192017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 19
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 122017FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 12
2017
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
* 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
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.
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
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ALL FAUCETS WITH LEAKS MUST BE REPAIRED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BACK ROOM MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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 102016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 10
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* 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
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
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 62015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 6
2015
PASSED
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 242014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 24
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 62014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 6
2014
PASSED
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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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR UNFINISHED. INSTD TO SEAL/FINISH SAME.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
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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