FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
CARNICERIA RUIZ INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
January 28, 2014
Canvass Re-Inspection
License #31999
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #9
CRITICAL
Violation Details
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: PREMISES HAS NO RUNNING HOT OR COLD WATER ON SITE AT THIS TIME DUE TO THE EXTREME COLD WATER OUTSIDE, PREMISES IS CLOSED, BUT OPEN TO ALLOW ME TO COME IN TO CHECK(WIC), PREMISES MUST REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL HOT AND COLD WATER IS WORKING, MUST FAX A LETTER ONCE REPAIR, TO CDPH FAX #312746-8040, NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME,
Why This Matters
Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.
Food Code Requirement
Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.
Specific Requirements
Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-101.11, 5-103.11
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED SINK AT REAR COOKING AREA, AND REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER,
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN: MUST CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE FRONT STORAGE AREA,
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN: MUST CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE FRONT STORAGE AREA,
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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