CARNITAS Y SUPERMERCADO EL GIGANTE INC

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)

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)

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)

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE BUTCHER AREA CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SMALL BOX FREEZER TOP IN REAR COOKING AREA BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL STORAGE RACKS IN COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES OVER REAR COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN/RECAULK WALLS BEHIND BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, AND CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (HOT PEPPERS, SUGAR, FLOUR.ETC.)

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND LARGE POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND SHELVING UNIT NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BEHIND CHORIZO HOLDER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND CHIPPING PAINT BEHIND 3 COMPARTMNET SINK. MUST PAINT/SEAL.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE FRONT MAIN KITCHEN, AT HOT HOLDING UNIT, PORK SKIN CABINET, AND EXHAUST HOOD. MUST PROVIDE.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in freezer.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk around 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed. Reach in freezer lid in state of disrepair, had peeling paint, rust, and plastic edge broken, shall be repaired/sealed. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, shall be repaired/sealed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler under shelving not clean, need cleaning(corners).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling tiles that were damaged, peeling paint in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shields in display cooler, produce cooler, shall be provided.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen area, and bathroom not clean, need cleaning.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LABEL ON GUACAMOLE THATS STORE INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER, WITH SOURCE OF WHERE PRODUCT COMES FROM

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAINT CHIPPING SURFACES AT PRODUCE DISPLAY AREA

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER PALLETS IN REAR STORAGE HALLWAY

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND REPAIR CHIPPING WALL SURFACES

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensil to prevent contamination before use.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exposed handsink installed next to three compartment. Instructed to install shield between exposed and three compartment sink.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self-closing device.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust fan not working in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan. Handle-hot water faucet at first exposed handsink. Instructed to repair stripped handle.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE JELLO DISPLAY COOLER. NOTED SOME BLACK MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER PALLETS IN REAR STORAGE HALLWAY.-----MUST RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER (TAQUERIA SIDE).

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.