CARNICERIA JIMENEZ INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-602.11 (E) Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN MEAT SLICER.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(A): OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DELI AREA DROP A CUTTING KNIFE ONTO THE FLOOR, THEN PICK UP THE KNIFE AND WIPE IT WITH A PAPER TOWEL, AND PLACE IT BACK ON THE CUTTING BOARD FOR CONTINUED USE. MUST PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS ANY TIME CONTAMINATION OCCURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17(C): MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-203.12(A): MUST PROVIDE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLD UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #59.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15(A): OBSERVED ENTRY DOORS IN THE FRONT AND BACK OF GROCERY STORE NOT RODENT PROOFED. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE UPSTAIRS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE HAS NO COVER EXPOSING LARGE 4" GAPS TO THE OUTSIDE. THE FRONT AND BACK DOORS HAVE 1"-2" GAPS ON THE SIDES AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO ALL ENTRY POINTS INTO THE FACILITY TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12(E)(F)(G)(H): OBSERVED STORAGE OF PACKAGED DRY FOODS AND STORAGE OF PACKAGED GOODS, AND FOOD PREP AREAS IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE STAIRS, AND DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16: OBSERVED WOOD PALLETS, AND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS STORAGE/SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISE. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15(B): OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAKS COMING FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE TAQUERIA AND THE DELI. THE LARGE HOT WATER TANK IN THE BASEMENT HAS A LEAK WITH CONSTANT RUNNING WATER; PROVIDING A HARBORAGE CONDITION FOR PESTS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: OBSERVED BROKEN/UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT/ARTICLES/CLUTTER IN THE UPSTAIRS, BASEMENT, AND RECEIVING AREAS. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. 6-201.16(A):OBSERVED DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP INSIDE ALL OF THE TOILET ROOM'S EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN COVERS. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.12(A): MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND/UNDER THE CHICHIRONAS PREP TABLES, THE FLOOR IN THE COOKING AREA ADJACENT TO THE MEAT PREP AREA, THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE UPSTAIRS AREAS, UNDER ALL SHELVING IN THE STORE FRONT AREAS, IN THE BASEMENT WORK ROOM AREAS, THE UPSTAIRS VENTILATION FAN UNIT, AND THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT BY THE RECEIVING DOCK (MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE OBSERVED; NO FOOD OR EQUIPMENT STORAGE HERE), THE OLD OVEN IN THE DELI AREA.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: OBSERVED BROKEN/UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT/ARTICLES/CLUTTER IN THE UPSTAIRS, BASEMENT, AND RECEIVING AREAS. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. 6-201.16(A):OBSERVED DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP INSIDE ALL OF THE TOILET ROOM'S EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN COVERS. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.12(A): MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND/UNDER THE CHICHIRONAS PREP TABLES, THE FLOOR IN THE COOKING AREA ADJACENT TO THE MEAT PREP AREA, THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE UPSTAIRS AREAS, UNDER ALL SHELVING IN THE STORE FRONT AREAS, IN THE BASEMENT WORK ROOM AREAS, THE UPSTAIRS VENTILATION FAN UNIT, AND THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT BY THE RECEIVING DOCK (MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE OBSERVED; NO FOOD OR EQUIPMENT STORAGE HERE), THE OLD OVEN IN THE DELI AREA.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.