CARNICERIA GUANAJUATO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery/restaurant

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND THE HOT-HOLDING CASE IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT IN POOR REPAIR; THE SLIDING DOOR IS BROKEN AND DOES NOT FULLY CLOSE/SEAL, AND THERE IS A LARGE HOLE IN THE PLASTIC ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CASE. MUST 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: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE AND ON THE GASKETS OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE TAQUERIA, THE MEAT DEPARTMENT WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN THE DISPLAY COOLERS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. OBSERVED HEAVY ICE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE THE 2-DOOR TRUE FREEZER LOCATED ON THE STORE FLOOR NEXT TO THE POP. NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED TOWARDS THE FRONT OF THE STORE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SAID COOLERS AND FREEZERS, DEFROST THE 2 CHEST FREEZERS, 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, GARBAGE, AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES, STORING THEM OFF THE FLOOR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM, THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER, AND THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM TO BE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM TO BE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.