CARNICERIA GUANAJUATO #3

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE HOT FOODS PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM AND HOT FOODS EXHAUST VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BATHROOM WALLS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINERAL DEPOSITS AND SOIL BUILD-UP (RESTAURANT SIDE).

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) SOME COOLERS MISSING CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.12 OBSERVED STORE MADE SALSA, PICO DE GALLO AND GUACAMOLE IN PRE-PACKAGED CONTAINERS IN DISPLAY COOLER WITH MISSING INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIST OF INGREDIENTS FOR EACH PRODUCT.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT RUSTED METAL RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN RESTAURANT PREP/COOKING AREA.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 OBSERVED FOOD COLANDER DENTED AND BROKEN (IN RESTAURANT PREP/COOKING AREA). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE (2) CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN IN RESTAURANT PREP/COOKING AREA.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 FOUND OVERSIZE COOKING POTS IN REAR MAIN (KITCHEN) COOKING AREA UNABLE TO SUBMERGED IN A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN DETAILED WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING PROCEDURE FOR FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 OBSERVED UTILITY HOSE CONNECTED DIRECT TO FAUCET (NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS ESPECIALLY NEXT TO THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 OBSERVED CONDENSATION THROUGHOUT CEILING INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW BEEF STEAK AND RAW SHELLED EGGS STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS (SLICED LETTUCE) INSIDE PREP COOLER IN THE RESTAURANT SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ABOVE RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD SO THEY WILL NOT CROSS CONTAMINATE READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINERAL DEPOSITS AND SOIL BUILD-UP (RESTAURANT SIDE).

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE IN PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE 36.2F). SLICED TOMATORES INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCT. TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $4.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-35-005 CITATION ISSUED

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: SOME COOLERS MISSING CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (GARLIC POWDER, BLACK PEPPER, BAY LEAVES ETC) IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED STORE MADE SALSA, PICO DE GALLO AND GUACAMOLE IN PRE-PACKAGED CONTAINERS IN DISPLAY COOLER WITH MISSING INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIST OF INGREDIENTS FOR EACH PRODUCT.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE (2) CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN IN RESTAURANT PREP/COOKING AREA.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD COLANDER DENTED AND BROKEN (IN RESTAURANT PREP/COOKING AREA). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT RUSTED METAL RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN RESTAURANT PREP/COOKING AREA.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND OVERSIZE COOKING POTS IN REAR MAIN (KITCHEN) COOKING AREA UNABLE TO SUBMERGED IN A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN DETAILED WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING PROCEDURE FOR FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED UTILITY HOSE CONNECTED DIRECT TO FAUCET (NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CONDENSATION THROUGHOUT CEILING INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS ESPECIALLY NEXT TO THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (GARLIC POWDER, BLACK PEPPER, BAY LEAVES ETC) IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15--OBSERVED OPENING GAP AT LEFT CORNER OF REAR WEST SIDE EXIT DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF MENTIONED DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114--OBSERVED UNUSED VENDOR REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (REAR CARNITAS PREP AREA).

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT WITH OUTDATED LAB RESULTS FOR PORK GRASITAS REPORT OF ANALYSIS FROM 1/12/2009 PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN UPDATED LAB LETTER ON MENTIONED FOODS ON PREMISES. LAB RESULT ANALYSIS MUST BE DONE EVERY 5 YEARS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING GAP AT LEFT CORNER OF REAR WEST SIDE EXIT DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF MENTIONED DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

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 FRONT TAQUERIA PREP AREA. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM NOT SELF CLOSING LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MENTIONED WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED VENDOR REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED WATER ACTIVITY LETTER REGARDING WATER ACTIVITY OF GRASITAS FROM 2009. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE UPDATED WATER ACTIVITY LETTER EVERY FIVE YEARS INDICATING FOODS HELD OUT OF TEMPERATURE HAVE BEEN RENDERED NON-TCS AND KEEP ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT AND TAQUERIA DEPARTMENT COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN CARNITAS/CHICARON PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE ANY OF 3 UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE IN REAR NEAR PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER COLLAPSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN STORAGE CLOSET OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA WHERE PRODUCE IS CUT AND PACKAGED, SUCH AS CHOPPED CACTUS AND CUT CARROTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE BULK, SELF SERVE DRIED BEAN CONTAINER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR SHELVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.---WOODEN SHELVING OF THE FOOD CART IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE REAR PREP WALL MOUNTED WATER NOZZLE WITH ATTACHED HOSE. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES, SUCH AS CAR TIRE FROM THE BASEMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOORS. MATS MUST BE CLEANABLE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGS STORED IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR STORAGE OF EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF CONDENSERS INSIDE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSERS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED PREP AREAS 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS STOPPERS NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: TAQUERIA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BASEMENT FLOOR LITTERED/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED WALK IN COOLER ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: CLEAN UP KIT NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE, PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED A HANDLED SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE LYING FACING DOWN IN FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLED SCOOPS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION PA100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.