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CARNICERIA JIMENEZ

4204-4216 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627752

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA JIMENEZ · 4204-4216 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM IN REAR AREA OF GROCERY STORE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING DRYWALL IN BASEMENT AREA EXPOSING PIPE AND DAMAGED WOOD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND COVER THE AREA. OBSERVED WATER-DAMAGED CEILING IN MEN'S RESTROOM IN TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359452

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA JIMENEZ · 4204-4216 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN UP ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED -

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR CARNITA FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN MENTIONED FOOD PREPARATION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 4 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND WALL AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK LOCATED IN NORTH/EAST BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT POTS/PANS STORED ON STORAGE SHELFS AT REAR KITCHEN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AT THE TAQUERIA. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT DELI AREAS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN MEAT DELI PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REAR PREP AREAS.DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH SPLASHED GREASE BUILD-UP AND BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF FRYER AT REAR COOKING PREP AREA ADJACENT TO MEAT DELI PREP AREA,TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS ALSO,DOOR GASKETS ON COOLERS AT DELI MEAT PREP AREA AND COOLERS IN TAQUERIA TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN REAR MEAT PACKING WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED IN THE REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE DELI MEAT PREP AREA AND MEAT PACKING WALK-IN-COOLER ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE MEAT PACKING WALK-IN-COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOME OPENINGS ON WALLS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK AND FLOOR MOP SINK LOCATED IN NORTH/EAST CORNER STORAGE ROOM SHOWED MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS IN MENTIONED AREAS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON EXHAUST HOOD AND EXHAUST FAN ON WALL, ON PIPES AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282616

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA JIMENEZ · 4204-4216 W NORTH AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: 3-502.11 OBSERVED CHORIZO STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER. PREMISES HAS A LABORATORY TEST FOR THE CHORIZO WATER ACTIVITY BUT NO pH TEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABORATORY TEST FOR THE CHORIZO WHICH INCLUDES pH AND WATER ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282514

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA JIMENEZ · 4204-4216 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 13

    FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: 3-101.11 OBSERVED PACKAGES OF CORN MEAL AND SNACK CHIPS GNAWED INTO BY RODENTS. OBSERVED CORN MEAL, SNACK CHIPS AND RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE STORAGE SHELVES BETWEEN THE PACKAGES OF FOOD. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL AFFECTED PACKAGES OF FOOD. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: 3-502.11 OBSERVED CHORIZO STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER. PREMISES HAS A LABORATORY TEST FOR THE CHORIZO WATER ACTIVITY BUT NO pH TEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABORATORY TEST FOR THE CHORIZO WHICH INCLUDES pH AND WATER ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND STYROFOAM CUPS USED AS SCOOPS FOR SALSA AND OTHER SAUCES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE SO THAT THE FOOD IS NOT CONTAMINATED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER CASE AND TAQUERIA PREP COOLER.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS AND DISPLAY AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE MEAT PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE MEAT WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.14 REMOVE THE CARPETED FLOOR MATS FROM THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 FROM REPORT #2280152 ON 3/27/19 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 150 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND MEAT COOLERS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT, UNDER THE BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES AND INSIDE OF THE EQUIPMENT STORAGE CAGE, IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, AND ON THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE RETAIL AISLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS THROUGHOUT THE STORE. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2280152

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA JIMENEZ · 4204-4216 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 13

    FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGES OF PASTA AND SNACK CHIPS GNAWED INTO BY RODENTS. OBSERVED PASTA NOODLES AND RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE STORAGE SHELVES BETWEEN THE PACKAGES OF FOOD. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL AFFECTED PACKAGES OF FOOD. PRIORITY 7-40-050(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION BETWEEN RAW CHICKEN AND RAW PORK AND BEEF PRODUCTS INSIDE THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH RAW BEEF, BEEF TRIPE AND RAW PORK IN THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE AFFECTED PRODUCT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE RAW FOODS FROM EACH OTHER SO AS NOT TO CROSS CONTAMINATE IT. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED CHORIZO STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER. PREMISES HAS A LABORATORY TEST FOR THE CHORIZO WATER ACTIVITY BUT NO pH TEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABORATORY TEST FOR THE CHORIZO WHICH INCLUDES pH AND WATER ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT, AND APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE GROCERY AISLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND STYROFOAM CUPS USED AS SCOOPS FOR SALSA AND OTHER SAUCES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE SO THAT THE FOOD IS NOT CONTAMINATED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER CASE AND TAQUERIA PREP COOLER.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE MEAT PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE MEAT WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS AND DISPLAY AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE THE CARPETED FLOOR MATS FROM THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243807

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA JIMENEZ · 4204-4216 W NORTH AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243594

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA JIMENEZ · 4204-4216 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROX 60 RODENT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE AISLES, THE BASEMENT STORAGE, THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE, THE BACK RECEIVING AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 3 DEAD MICE AND APPROX 15 DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD PESTS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DIRT/DEBRIS UNDER THE AISLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213456

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA JIMENEZ · 4204-4216 W NORTH AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213374

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA JIMENEZ · 4204-4216 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-602.11 (E) Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN MEAT SLICER.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(A): OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DELI AREA DROP A CUTTING KNIFE ONTO THE FLOOR, THEN PICK UP THE KNIFE AND WIPE IT WITH A PAPER TOWEL, AND PLACE IT BACK ON THE CUTTING BOARD FOR CONTINUED USE. MUST PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS ANY TIME CONTAMINATION OCCURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17(C): MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-203.12(A): MUST PROVIDE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLD UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #59.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15(A): OBSERVED ENTRY DOORS IN THE FRONT AND BACK OF GROCERY STORE NOT RODENT PROOFED. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE UPSTAIRS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE HAS NO COVER EXPOSING LARGE 4" GAPS TO THE OUTSIDE. THE FRONT AND BACK DOORS HAVE 1"-2" GAPS ON THE SIDES AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO ALL ENTRY POINTS INTO THE FACILITY TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12(E)(F)(G)(H): OBSERVED STORAGE OF PACKAGED DRY FOODS AND STORAGE OF PACKAGED GOODS, AND FOOD PREP AREAS IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE STAIRS, AND DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16: OBSERVED WOOD PALLETS, AND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS STORAGE/SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISE. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15(B): OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAKS COMING FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE TAQUERIA AND THE DELI. THE LARGE HOT WATER TANK IN THE BASEMENT HAS A LEAK WITH CONSTANT RUNNING WATER; PROVIDING A HARBORAGE CONDITION FOR PESTS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: OBSERVED BROKEN/UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT/ARTICLES/CLUTTER IN THE UPSTAIRS, BASEMENT, AND RECEIVING AREAS. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. 6-201.16(A):OBSERVED DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP INSIDE ALL OF THE TOILET ROOM'S EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN COVERS. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.12(A): MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND/UNDER THE CHICHIRONAS PREP TABLES, THE FLOOR IN THE COOKING AREA ADJACENT TO THE MEAT PREP AREA, THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE UPSTAIRS AREAS, UNDER ALL SHELVING IN THE STORE FRONT AREAS, IN THE BASEMENT WORK ROOM AREAS, THE UPSTAIRS VENTILATION FAN UNIT, AND THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT BY THE RECEIVING DOCK (MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE OBSERVED; NO FOOD OR EQUIPMENT STORAGE HERE), THE OLD OVEN IN THE DELI AREA.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #6-501.111(A), NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION ON 8/13/18. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION AND FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. RODENT DROPPINGS WERE IDENTIFIED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 200 ON THE FLOOR, SHELVES, CREVICES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE 2ND FL WAREHOUSE ROOM, 30 ON THE FLOOR IN THE 2ND FL BREAK ROOM, 10 IN THE 2ND FL HALLWAY BY THE OFFICES, 150 ON THE FLOOR, SHELVING, CREVICES, AND EQUIPMENT IN BOTH REAR 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS, 100 IN THE 2ND FL ON THE TOP OF THE RETRACTABLE CEILING BY THE OPEN VENTILATION FAN, 100 ON THE FLOOR, THROUGHOUT THE MERCHANDISE, AND ON THE SHELVING IN THE SODA STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT, 40 ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES OF THE CHIPS AISLE, 10 UNDER THE BREAD AISLE, 5 UNDER THE RICE AISLE, 10 BEHIND COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR BY THE ENTRYWAY TO THE DELIVERY ROOM. 100 BEHIND THE PINK DOORS IN THE BASEMENT, 75 THROUGHOUT SHELVING, EQUIPMENT, CORNERS, CREVICES, AND FLOORS OF BASEMENT STORAGE. OBSERVED ONE LIVE MOUSE IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA BY THE RETRACTABLE CEILING. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FLIES (APROX 100) IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. IN THE BASEMENT PREP ROOMS, IN THE TOILET ROOMS, IN THE DELI AREA, AND INSIDE OF ON THE BROKEN COOLERS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. ADVISED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200827

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA JIMENEZ · 4204-4216 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN MEAT SLICER.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17(C): MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIDGERATED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-203.12(A): MUST PROVIDE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLS UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 75 THROUGHOUT THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREAS (INCLUDING EMPLOYEE BREAK AREAS), 50 THROUGHOUT ALL BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS (INCLUDING MECHANICAL ROOMS), 15 BY THE DOG FOOD AISLE, 5 BY THE CHIPS AISLE. OBSERVED APROX 6 LIVE ORIENTAL COCKROACHES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS (INCLUDING MECHANICAL ROOMS). MUST REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDER WAS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12(E)(F)(G)(H): OBSERVED STORAGE OF PACKAGED DRY FOODS AND STORAGE OF PACKAGED GOODS, AND FOOD PREP AREAS IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE STAIRS, AND UNDER WATER LINES. MUST REMOVE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16: OBSERVED WOOD PALLETS, AND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS STORAGE/SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISE. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES ON SURFACE. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): MUST DEFROST, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15(B): OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAKS COMING FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE TAQUERIA, AND THE LARGE HOT WATER TANK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12(A): MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND/UNDER THE CHICHIRONAS PREP TABLES, THE FLOOR IN THE COOKING AREA ADJACENT TO THE MEAT PREP AREA, THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE UPSTAIRS AREAS, UNDER ALL SHELVING IN THE STORE FRONT AREAS, IN THE BASEMENT WORK ROOM AREAS, THE UPSTAIRS VENTILATION FAN UNIT, AND THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT BY THE RECEIVING DOCK (MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE OBSERVED; NO FOOD OR EQUIPMENT STORAGE HERE).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: OBSERVED BROKEN/UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT/ARTICLES/CLUTTER IN THE UPSTAIRS, BASEMENT, AND RECEIVING AREAS. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16(A):OBSERVED DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP INSIDE ALL OF THE TOILET ROOM'S EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN COVERS. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176447

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA JIMENEZ · 4204-4216 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY AT HOT LINES.INSTRUCTETED MANAGEENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169726

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA JIMENEZ · 4204-4216 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED STEAM TABLE AT BUTCHERS AREA NOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE TAGGED MACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT FOODS AT STEAM TABLE(BUTCHER AREA)BAKED CHICKEN-111F -20LBS-52.89 --FRIED PORK MEAT 124F-46LBS-285.34.TOTAL AMMOUNT OF FOOD VOLUNTARILY DENATURED--66LBS--$338.23 CRTICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS AT WALLBASE AT REAR RECIEVING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AND CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: COMPRESSOR UNIT GUARDS DUSTY IN WALKIN COOLER.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN COMPRESSOR UNIT GUARDS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY AT HOT LINES.INSTRUCTETED MANAGEENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081583

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA JIMENEZ · 4204-4216 W NORTH AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 8 OR MORE COCKROACHES IN WATER HEATER ROOM, IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SCHEDULE PEST CONTROL VISIT ON OR AFTER 9/6/17, TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020 ALL-ZONE PEST CONTROL ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION, TO SERVICE. MANNY MENDOZA:051-019412- 773-712-2300

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DARK DEEP GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARDS, IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR MEAT CUTTING ROOM AND FRONT DELI COUNTER PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND OR RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD. OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT RIGHT SIDE OF 1 COMP SINK NEXT TO HAND SINK, LOCATED IN FRONT MEAT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED UNFINISHED CEILING IN MAIN PRODUCE COOLER PREP ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED RAW WOOD SIDING, ALONG THE ENTRY DOOR WALL, IN PRODUCE COOLER PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTOR MANAGER TO SEAL CEILING, TO ENSURE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 LIGHTS BURNED OUT, DIRECTLY OVER MEAT DELI. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAIR LIGHT BULBS. MAINTAIN, AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK, UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN REAR MEAT PACKING AREA. INSTRUCTOR MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN HANGING THERMOMETER IN MEAT PACKING ROOM. INSTRUCTOR MANAGER TO REPLACE THERMOMETER WITH PROPER THERMOMETER, TO ENSURE ACCURATE TEMPERATURE.

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335 of 428 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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