CARNICERIA JIMENEZ INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 98F IN THE STEAM TABLE OF THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE TAQUERIA 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND THE TAQUERIA WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 46F, HAM AT 45F, CHICKEN AT 44-48F, SOUR CREAM AT 49F, SHRIMP AT 46F, HOT DOGS AT 45F, CHEESE AT 45F, PORK AT 52F, BEEF AT 49F, SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 50F, COOKED CACTUS AT 46F, AND SALSA AT 49F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE TAQUERIA WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51F AND THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR TAQUERIA PREP COOLER AT 44F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE JUICE PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL HANGING FLY STRIPS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS.

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: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER AND 3 DOOR CONDIMENT COOLER IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE BOTH PREP COOLERS.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR TAQUERIA PREP COOLER, EXTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR TAQUERIA PREP COOLER, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE TAQUERIA WALK-IN COOLER, AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER IN THE MEAT PREP AREA.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE MEAT CUTTING 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: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE MEAT CUTTING 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.