CARNICERIA GUANAJUATO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery/restaurant

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE WORN-OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND RE CAULK (TAQUERIA AREA).----------MUST REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND MEAT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR (BEHIND MEAT PREP AREA).----------MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER (REAR AREA).

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER, REAR STORAGE AREA (BY RECEIVING DOOR), INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER, AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE.--------MUST FIX OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR AREA (BY RECEIVING DOOR).

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (MEAT PREP AREA).---------MUST REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK (TAQUERIA AREA).---------NOTED WATER LEAK FROM CEILING AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX (FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES).

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.