CARNICERIA GUANAJUATO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery/restaurant

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE FOR STAFF.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN TAQUERIA AND HOT FOOD PREP AREA A FLOOR SQUEEGEE INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED ,HANLDED AND SERVED.PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED AND SQUEEGEE REMOVED FROM SINK AND MAINTAINED.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT EXIT DOOR WITH A APPX."3-4" GAP ALONG SIDE OF DOOR FROM TOP TO BOTTOM AND REAR DELIVERY DOOR APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM,AND FRONT ENRTY DOOR NOT ABLE TO OPEN AUTOMATICALLY ALL THE WAY.MUST RODENT ROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING,AND REPAIR DOOR TO OPEN ALL THE WAY.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS BEANS,HAM,TONGUE,PORK,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED APPX. 11:15 A.M..(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN HOT FOODS PREP AREA.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MEAT & PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON SOME MEAT DISPLAY UNITS IN MEAT DEPT.MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS AND HOLDING UNITS FOR BULK FOODS AND OPEN BAKED GOODS UTENSILS

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM TAQUERIA-PREP & REACH IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,GRILL TABLE,KNIFE CADDY AND CAN OPENER.MEAT,PRODUCE & TAQUERIA WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD,MOP SINK BASIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN MEAT & TAQUERIA WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT FLOOR.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR.

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: MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN TAQUERIA WALK IN COOLER,FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WALLS IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS,HOOD IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA,MEAT PREP AREA HOT HOLDING UNIT,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOT FOOD PREP LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK,MEAT DEPT.COLD HOLDING UNITS RECONNECT DRAIN LINES.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER WHERE THEY REPACKAGE PEANUTS,SEASONINGS,PEPPERS FOR SALE.

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: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING MEAT DISPLAY UNITS.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.