CARNICERIA JIMENEZ INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST DATED AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS IN COOLER, BY COOKING AREA, AND LABEL ALL FOODS OUT ON DISPLAY

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: MUST SEAL AND REPAINT BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA WHERE RUST HAS BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND REPAINT ALL SURFACES, ALL AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MUST REPLACE ALL PITTED CUTTING, REPLACE SLIDING DOORS AT MEAT DISPLAY AREA AND PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL AT HAND PACK ICE CREAM AREA IN BAKERY AREA

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MEAT AND DELI DISPLAY COOLER, SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA, FAN GUARDS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, VENTS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND CLEAN ALL FOOD DISPLAY AREAS, AND REPLACE DIRTY LINERS WITH CLEAN ONES

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALL AREAS, AND PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON DRAIN IN BASEMENT AREA

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: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA, AND ALSO REPAINT

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: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT SPICE PREP AREA, AND PROVIDE LIGHT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY AND BETTER ORGANIZE

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKING SINKS AT FAUCETS VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISE, REPAIR LEAKING PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA, AND PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL SINKS

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: MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKING SINKS AT FAUCETS VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISE, REPAIR LEAKING PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA, AND PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL SINKS

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.