CARNITAS Y SUPERMERCADO EL GIGANTE INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED MEAT STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY DRYING RACKS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CHEST FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS IN GOOD REPAIR AND CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS AND HOT HOLDING MACHINE AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND COOK LINE, BEHIND ICE MACHINE, UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND GREASE BUILD UP WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP ROOM, UNDER THE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER THE SNACK SHELF AT FRONT GROCERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DIRT BUILD UP WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED GREASE SPLASH ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP ROOM, FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND GRILL AND BEHIND/UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE SPLASH ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP ROOM, FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND GRILL AND BEHIND/UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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.