CARNITAS Y SUPERMERCADO EL GIGANTE INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING OF MULTIUSE UTENSILS BEING WASHED AND NOT SANITIZED AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING SEVERAL POTS AND PANS BY HAVING A BUCKET OF SOAPY WATER AND RINSING UNDER RUNNING WATER AND SANITIZING AT 0.0 P.P.M. AND WIPING KNIVES WITH A SOILED TOWEL AND CUTTING RAW MEATS.INSTRUCTED SEVERAL TIMES TO SET UP SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE IN DISH WASHING AREA OBSERVED A KNIFE,PLUNGER INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND A GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF IT AND TAQUERIA PREP AREA HAND SINK HAD A KNIFE AND A STYRO FOAM TRAY INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND A GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS.ITEMS WHERE REMOVED FROM SINKS AND IN FRONT OF SINKS DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND FREE OF ARTICLES AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER .OBSERVED SEVERAL VARIETY OF PANS,BUSS PANS,POTS (SMALL AND LARGE )ON SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE NOT COVERED,ICE MACHINE HAD 2- CAN POPS AND A BOTTLE OF JUICE AND A ROTTEN PIECE OF WOOD THAT IS SLIMY AND GREEN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE GROWING ON WOOD THAT IS HOLDING UP THE DRIP TRAY INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND THE ICE IS USED TO TOP FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY IN DELI AND MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.ALSO 3-OPEN LARGE BINS OF FOOD (PEPPERS,PORK SKIN)STORED IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND TOXIC ITEMS STORED ABOVE (COMBAT DISC,SPRAY CANS OF RUSTOLEUM PAINT,WD 40 SPRAY AND TOOLS)INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOXIC ITEMS AND COVER FOOD PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOODS ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND SAW MACHINE IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF CHEST FREEZERS.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER ,TAQUERIA,CARNITA PREP AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DELI/TAQUERIA PREP AREA.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND PREP TABLE IN TAQUERIA AND CARNITA PREP AREA UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST ADJUST THESHOLD AT REAR AND FRONT DOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM HOOD AND FILTER IN TAQUERIA.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD IN CARNITAS PREP AREA,LEAKY DRAIN LINE IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER IN TAQUERIA

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED A UNAUTHORIZED PERSON WALK IN THROUGH PREP AREA TO USE TOILET ROOM.

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.

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED A UNAUTHORIZED PERSON WALK IN THROUGH PREP AREA TO USE TOILET ROOM.

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.