CARLOS FOOD Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WHERE COLD TCS FOODS SUCH AS MILK, EGGS AND CHEESE ARE HELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER FOR THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BEVERAGES IN FRONT RETAIL AND REAR STORAGE ROOM STORED ON FLOOR IN SODA CRATES AND ON LARGE BLACK PALLETS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS STORED ON FLOOR IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM WITH HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON TWO OF THREE DOORS OF COLD HOLDING UNIT CLOSEST TO WESTSIDE WALL.(TWO DOORS ARE ON THE LEFT). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR BOTTOM SILVER SHELF/BASE OF TWO THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT RETAIL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DOG FECES IN REAR OF FACILITY IN BACKYARD LEADING FROM REAR EXIT DOOR TO DUMPSTER IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DOG FECES IN REAR OF FACILITY IN BACKYARD LEADING TO DUMPSTER. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND GREASETRAP AND IN CORNER AREA BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR OF FACILITY IN AREAS SUCH AS IN FRONT OF DOOR LEADING TO REAR STORAGE ROOM AND ABOVE THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NEXT TO HANDWSHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR OF FACILITY IN AREAS SUCH AS IN FRONT OF DOOR LEADING TO REAR STORAGE ROOM AND ABOVE THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NEXT TO HANDWSHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.