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

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK, BROWN, AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY BIN, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND INTERIOR STRUCTURES, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD IN DISPLAY COOLER, CHICKEN FAJITA 47.3 F, CHICKEN BREAST 45.9 F, HAM 46.8 F, BREADED CHICKEN 46.2 F, PORK 51.4 F, PORK 48.2 F, LIVER 51.8 F, STEAK 46.0 F, MENUDO (PORK SKIN) 46 F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 41 F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 50 LBS VALUED AT $250 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS COOKED, SERVED, AND DELIVERED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.