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CARMEN NAVA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Mobile prepared food vendor

CARMEN NAVA 3654 W 16TH ST, CHICAGO 60623 Mobile Prepared Food Vendor
April 24, 2019 License License #2583488
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #33
MAJOR
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: RUBBERMAID COOLER BEING USED FOR HOT HOLDING. OBSERVED PAPER, CLOTH TOWELS, PLASTIC LINING AND BURN FOOD TYPE STAINS AT INTERIOR OF COOLER TO PREVENT BURNING INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MELTING WRAPPING OF TAMALES FROM HOT HOLDING STONE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SPECIFICATIONS OF COOLER THAT IS CAPABLE AND APPROVED FOR USE AS HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE SPECIFICATIONS ON HOT STONE WHICH INCLUDES HOW DESIGNED TO BE USED, HOW FOOD IS MAINTAINED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AND DURATION, MAXIMUM DEPTH OF FOOD, ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: THE AREA OF THE CART IN WHICH FOOD IS STORED OR SERVED SHALL BE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. NOTED NO COVER/BARRIER ON CART.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: THE AREA OF THE CART IN WHICH FOOD IS STORED OR SERVED SHALL BE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. NOTED NO COVER/BARRIER ON CART.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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