CARNICERIA GUANJUATO #3 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND SPOILED FOOD NOT WHOLESOME IN APPEARANCE BEHIND THE CAFE: OBESERVED QUESADILLAS STORED IN THE COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT STORED BEHIND THE CAFE WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE COVERING THE OUTSIDES OF THE QUESADILLAS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 22 INDIVIDUALY WRAPPED PACKAGES OF QUESADILLAS WORTH APPROXIMATELY $150 AT 5#. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 50LBS OF CHOPPED BEEF STORED IN BLACK TRASH BAG, WITHIN A PLASTIC STORAGE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED 10 STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR NORTH CORNER OF STORE, NEAR THE CAFE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

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: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD IN 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE, ABOVE INVENTORY. INSTRD MANAGER TO REPLACE SHEILD. OBSERVED (1) LIGHT FIXTURE NOT WORKING IN 2ND FLOOR COOLER. INSTRD MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING END CAP ON LIGHT FIXTURE IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRD MANAGER TO REPLACE END CAP.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD IN 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE, ABOVE INVENTORY. INSTRD MANAGER TO REPLACE SHEILD. OBSERVED (1) LIGHT FIXTURE NOT WORKING IN 2ND FLOOR COOLER. INSTRD MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING END CAP ON LIGHT FIXTURE IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRD MANAGER TO REPLACE END CAP.

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.