CARNICERIA JIMENEZ #2 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Found/observed front entrance/exit door not rodent prooed door had 1/2 inch gap on bottom of door, and 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch gap on side of door, also found/observed rear receiving doors not rodent proofed doors had gaps ranging from 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch on bottom and middle of doors. Citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.

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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found food items not properly dated in dairy walk in cooler, and in deli department walk in cooler , must properly date food items in dairy walk in cooler, and in deli department walk in cooler. Found some food items not properly in reach in cooler in kitchen prep area.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk around 3 compartment sinks and exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep area, meat department area, and deli department area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced, Walk in cooler shelving/racks in produce department, meat department, and dairy department walk in cooler had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. walk in cooler that had shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be replaced/sealed.

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: Walk in cooler shelving/racks in meat department, had excess food accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Produce walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food, dirt accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Meat department display cooler door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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: Floors in meat department had exposed concrete and peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, floor in receiving areas had exposed concrete, shall be repaired/sealed. Floors in 2nd floor storage room under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in receiving area under pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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: Walls in meat department not clean, had excess food splattering, need detailed cleaning, walls in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, wall by exposed hank sink had gaps/peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust fan in women's bathroom (2nd floor)in state of disrepair, not working, shall be repaired/replaced. 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

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: Exhaust fan in women's bathroom (2nd floor)in state of disrepair, not working, shall be repaired/replaced. 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

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.