CARNICERIA JIMENEZ #2 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND 25 POUNDS OF PORK (AL PASTOR) ON ROTISSERIE SPIT (GYROS DESIGN) THAT REGISTERED A TEMPERATURE OF 107.2F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED PORK WHICH WAS VALUED AT $75. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS BELOW 40F AND HOT FOODS ABOVE 140F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: FOUND 6 INCHES OF STANDING WATER THROUGHOUT ENTIRE BASEMENT DUE TO FAULTY SUMP PUMP AND BLOCKED DRAIN (AS STATED BY OPERATOR). PLUMBER ON SITE INSTALLED NEW SUMP PUMP TO DRAIN WATER OUT. VIOLATION ABATED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DRAINAGE TO PREVENT WATER BACK UP. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND MULTIPLE SINKS ON PREMISES WITHOUT SOAP OR WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS (2ND FLOOR, PRODUCE PREP ROOM, CHICHARRON ROOM, ETC). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ENSURE THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR A SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 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: FOUND REAR DOOR NEAR GREASE RECEPTACLE, FRONT ENTRY DOORS, AND REAR DOOR NEAR INTERIOR COMPACTOR WITH A QUARTER OF AN INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF EACH DOOR WHERE THE DOOR LINES UP WITH THE GROUND. FACILITY INSTALLED NEW DOOR SWEEPS DURING INSPECTION AND ALL DOORS ARE NOW TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND TIN FOIL ON SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND DEEP, DARK GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR SAND AND BLEACH AND TO MAINTAIN.

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: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON AIR CURTAINS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF RESTAURANT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND ALL WALK IN COOLER CONDENSERS WITH DUST BUILDUP AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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: FOUND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN REGULARLY AND TO MAINTAIN.

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: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN REGULARLY AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DRIPPING CONDENSATION FROM AIR CONDITIONING VENTS IN REAR OF FACILITY NEAR THE INTERIOR COMPACTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SO CONDENSATION DOES NOT DRIP ONTO FOOD OR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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: FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND MEAT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS SO EACH COMPARTMENT HAS A STOPPER AND TO MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS SO EACH COMPARTMENT HAS A STOPPER AND TO MAINTAIN.

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.