CARNICERIA JIMENEZ INC Gets Conditional Pass on 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: OBSERVED 8 OR MORE COCKROACHES IN WATER HEATER ROOM, IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SCHEDULE PEST CONTROL VISIT ON OR AFTER 9/6/17, TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020 ALL-ZONE PEST CONTROL ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION, TO SERVICE. MANNY MENDOZA:051-019412- 773-712-2300

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: OBSERVED DARK DEEP GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARDS, IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR MEAT CUTTING ROOM AND FRONT DELI COUNTER PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND OR RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD. OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT RIGHT SIDE OF 1 COMP SINK NEXT TO HAND SINK, LOCATED IN FRONT MEAT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED UNFINISHED CEILING IN MAIN PRODUCE COOLER PREP ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED RAW WOOD SIDING, ALONG THE ENTRY DOOR WALL, IN PRODUCE COOLER PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTOR MANAGER TO SEAL CEILING, TO ENSURE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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: OBSERVED 3 LIGHTS BURNED OUT, DIRECTLY OVER MEAT DELI. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAIR LIGHT BULBS. MAINTAIN, AT ALL TIMES.

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: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK, UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN REAR MEAT PACKING AREA. INSTRUCTOR MANAGER TO REPAIR AND 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: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK, UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN REAR MEAT PACKING AREA. INSTRUCTOR MANAGER TO REPAIR AND 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.