CARNICERIA JIMENEZ #2 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK FOOD PREP ROOM LOCATED 2ND FLOOR,RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS IN DAIRY WALK-IN-COOLER MUST CLEAN,PAINT USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,MAINTAIN ALSO PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT REAR 3 COMP SINK BY CARNITA PREP ROOM.

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLERS,BAN SAW,KNIFE STORAGE AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOM SHELVINGS AT MEAT DEPT,CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP AREAS ETC.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT MEAT DEPT,WALLS,ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS ALL ALONG MEAT DEPT REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED,MAINTAIN ALSO FAN BLADES ARE DUSTY AT TAQUERIA MUST CLEAN,MAINTAIN.

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: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF FOOD PREPS,DRY STORAGE ROOMS AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT COVERS ALONG REAR CARNITA FOOD PREP COUNTER ALSO LIGHT SHIELDS AT TAQUERIA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AT PIPE NORTH CORNER EXPOSED HANDSINK(MEAT DEPT),CLEAN ALL VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS,GROCERY ISLES.

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: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE TAMALE 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED EAST WALL BY MEAT DEPT,PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING DISPLAY COOKED CHICKENS.

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: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE TAMALE 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED EAST WALL BY MEAT DEPT,PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING DISPLAY COOKED CHICKENS.

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.