CARNICERIA LA HACIENDA #5 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN BULK TRIPE IN 3-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INFORMED PIC OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS IN FRONT COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM, DATE, AND ADDRESS.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES IN REAR PREP AREA IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN WALL AND WIRE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE FOR KNIVES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES IN REAR PREP AREA IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN WALL AND WIRE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE FOR KNIVES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.