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CARNICERIA GUANJUATO #3

1436 N ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60622

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CARNICERIA GUANJUATO #3 on .

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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
2628443

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANJUATO #3 · 1436 N ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER OF REAR DELIVERY DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.13 : OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BUTCHER PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627073

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANJUATO #3 · 1436 N ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA WHILE READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PACKAGED AND 2ND FL. STORAGE AREA WHERE BEANS ARE PACKAGED MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP & TOWELS, AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER OF REAR DELIVERY DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.13 : OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BUTCHER PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL TRIM IN MEAT & PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
23
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626790

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANJUATO #3 · 1436 N ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY A MALE FOOD HANDLER. OBSERVED HIM WIPING HIS NOSE WITH HIS HAND, THEN WENT INTO THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND GOT A CONTAINER OF PEPPERS AND PLACED THEM IN STYRO FOAM CONTAINERS WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN CARNITAS KITCHEN MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA WHILE READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PACKAGED AND 2ND FL. STORAGE AREA WHERE BEANS ARE PACKAGED MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP & TOWELS, AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN BUTCHER PREP AREA.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED TCS FOODS, SUCH AS 50LBS.COOKED STEAK AT 46.6°F-50.0°F INSIDE OF 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN TAQUERIA DATED 11/6/25 AND 6LBS. CUT CANTALOUPE-53.2F.7LBS. CUT PAPYA-52.5F.1LBS. CUT GUAVA-59.0F.3LBS. CUT PINEAPPLES IN PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW.APPX.67LBS. $634.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR AT 52.5°F WITH TCS READY TO EAT /CUT PRODUCE ON DISPLAY FOR SALE. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED ITEMS AND WILL GOING FORWARD PLACING PRODUCE INSIDE OF DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF TAQUERIA 2- DOOR PREP COOLER, MEAT DISPLAY UNITS IN BUTCHER AREA, PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE IN ALL PREP AREAS (SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES).

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND, ON UPPER WALLS AND CEILINGS IN TAQUERIA, JUICE BAR, BUTCHER AREA, CARNITA KITCHEN, MOPSINK AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/7/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER OF REAR DELIVERY DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BUCKETS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE AND STORE PROPERLY.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED TONGS ON TOP OF PASTRIES IN DISPLAY CASE MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER,PRODUCE PREP AREA AND CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNIT.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON TAQUERIA 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,MISSING SINK STOPPERS IN BUTCHER PREP AREA.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BUTCHER PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING KETTLES AND POTS IN CARNITAS KITCHEN TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM TAQUERIA STEAM TABLE, GRILL TABLE,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR UNIT & FAN GUARD COVERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL TRIM IN MEAT & PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR AND PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,CARNITAS KITCHEN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR IN TAQUERIA AND REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR IN CARNITA KITCHEN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN JUICE BAR AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND MOPSINK AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608196

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANJUATO #3 · 1436 N ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE RESTURAUNT SIDE WITH DEEP GROOVES AND BADLY DENTED IN. INSTRUCTED THAT THEY MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOWER REACH IN UNITS IN THE COOKING SIDE WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BOTTOM AND IN THE GROOVES OF THE DOOR GASKETS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586483

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANJUATO #3 · 1436 N ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS STORED FACING UP AT THE RESTAURANT COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TRAYS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDSINK BEHIND WAIT STATION AREA IN RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING FAN GUARD IN THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2552489

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANJUATO #3 · 1436 N ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE BOTTOM 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP/GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FACUET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE DINING ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE HANDSINK IN THE SMOOTHIE/CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BOTH UNISEX PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST/DEBRIS BUILDUP IN BOTH PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE UNISEX THE TOILET ROOMS EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2550204

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANJUATO #3 · 1436 N ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE BOTTOM 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP/GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA/KITCHEN NEAR THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FACUET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE DINING ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE HANDSINK IN THE SMOOTHIE/CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BOTH UNISEX PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH MIDDLE LID MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST/DEBRIS BUILDUP IN BOTH PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE UNISEX THE TOILET ROOMS EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2473111

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANJUATO #3 · 1436 N ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR BUTCHER AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE CUTTING TABLES IN REAR BUTCHER AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT, MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR BUTCHER AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPALCE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVED CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGNIZE AREA. OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN FRONT SELLING AREA, REAR AND PREP AREAS. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2357074

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANJUATO #3 · 1436 N ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR BUTCHER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED PORK IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE (121.3 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT HOT HOLDING IS 135 DEGREE F AND ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD. APPROX 3 LBS FOOD AND $40 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS SITTING ON THE CUTTING BOARD AND SITTING ON TOP OF ANOTHER PAN INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE (BEEF, 85.7 DEGREE F, DICED TOMATOES 49.3 DEGREE F) INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING IS 41 DEGREE F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD. APPROX 8 LBS FOOD AND $50 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED CONSOLIDATED WITH CITATION ABOVE.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (RIBS, DICED TOMATOES, SMOKED SAUSAGE, SHREDDED LETTUCE) IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2301034

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANJUATO #3 · 1436 N ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT BUTCHER'S AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.PROVIDE SOUP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BUTCHER'S AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING DRAINING SLOW IN FOOD PREP AREA TAQUERIA AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300602

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANJUATO #3 · 1436 N ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT BUTCHER'S AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.PROVIDE SOUP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN TAQUERIA AREA. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING AND VISIBLE THERMOMETER.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING ON BUTCHER'S AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP TAQUERIA AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BUTCHER'S AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING DRAINING SLOW IN FOOD PREP AREA TAQUERIA AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE DISPLAY SHELVING, IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT BUTCHER'S AREA. MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MUST MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURN LIGHTS BULBS INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159395

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANJUATO #3 · 1436 N ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA(RESTAURANT)AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA(KITCHEN)TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED A FEW WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE SELLING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA(RESTAURANT). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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