CARNITAS DON RAFA, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GREASE INTERCEPTOR AND SURROUNDING AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE ON EXTERIOR TOP, SIDES OF INTERCEPTOR AND ON SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING HANDLE AT PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE. CRACKED LID AT CARNITA HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LARGE COPPER POTS BEING USED TO COOK CARNITAS UNABLE TO COMPLETELY SUBMERGE IN BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISHMACHINE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTD TO PROVIDE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT THAT IS ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: DRY STORAGE UNDER WASTE PIPES IN BASEMENT. STORAGE UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IS PROHIBITED. INSTD TO REMOVE STORAGE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: DRY STORAGE UNDER WASTE PIPES IN BASEMENT. STORAGE UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IS PROHIBITED. INSTD TO REMOVE STORAGE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.