CARNICERIA JIMENEZ INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED BAKERY ITEMS PRE-PACKAGED OFFERED FOR SALE WITH OUT LABLES IN THE GROCERY COOLER, CAKES, FLAN, JELLO,ETC. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.

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: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE TAQUERIA 2 DOOR CONDIMENT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. ALSO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS SAME COOLER.

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: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN POT STORAGE SHELF IN REAR PREP.

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: OBSERVED MISSING TILES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN MEAT COOLER/PREP AREA IN BASEMENT.

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: OBSERVED WALLS IN THE COOKING AREA, AND REAR PREP NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN DUSTY VENT FAN COVERS IN THE RESTROOMS. NEED TO CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN THE PRODUCE COOLER. OBSERVED ALL COOLER CEILINGS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS IN THE COOKING AREA, AND REAR PREP NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN DUSTY VENT FAN COVERS IN THE RESTROOMS. NEED TO CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN THE PRODUCE COOLER. OBSERVED ALL COOLER CEILINGS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE.

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.