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CARNICERIA GUANAJUATO #3

3132-3142 N CALIFORNIA AVE · Chicago, IL 60618

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

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2628099

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANAJUATO #3 · 3132-3142 N CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SUMP PUMP COVER IN BASEMENT AREA IN POOR REPAIR, HEAVILY-RUSTED AND NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE. SUMP PUMP FULLY FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SUMP PUMP COVER IN BASEMENT AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159691

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANAJUATO #3 · 3132-3142 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR PREPARATION AREA WHERE COOKING IN LARGE VATS TAKES PLACE, NO SOAP AT THE BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK, AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE DELI. ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS ON PREMISES MUST HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. MANANGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED SINKS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDLED SCOOPS IN THE BULK FOOD ITEMS IN SELF SERVICE AREA FOR BEANS WITH THE HANDLE LYING IN FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE TACO PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE PACKAGING AND DUST DEBRIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A CRACKED AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN MEAT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069401

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANAJUATO #3 · 3132-3142 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CHORIZO METAL BARS HANGING ABOVE MEAT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN SAID BARS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT TAQUERIA AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALL AT MEAT DEPARTMENT BY SHELF RACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REAR COOKING PREP AREA HAND WASH BOWL HOT/COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS NOT CALIBRATED TO 15 SECONDS WATER RUNNING TIME. MUST RECALIBRATE WATER RUNNING TIME AT SAID HAND WASH BOWL PUSH BUTTONS TO 15 SECONDS WATER RUNNING TIME.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING THERMOMETER.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970770

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANAJUATO #3 · 3132-3142 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE RIPPED AND TORN GASKET AT THE WALK-IN DAIRY COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN AND BROWN LOOKING CUTTING BOARD LOCATED NEXT TO THE MEAT GRINDER AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE MEAT/DELI AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE/CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT THE EXHAUST CANOPY AT CEILING LOCATED ON THE MOST RIGHT HAND SIDE OF CANOPY SO AS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE/GRIME ACCUMULATION.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND IN THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT THE MEAT/DELI 3-COMP SINK AND AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE FRONT TAQUERIA STATION. MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL WORKING SINK STOPPER AT THE TAQUERIA 3-COMP SINK. MUST ALWAYS HAVE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932237

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANAJUATO #3 · 3132-3142 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BOTH GARBAGE CAN LIDS AT BOTH CONTAINERS LOCATED AT THE FRONT TAQUERIA AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770822

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANAJUATO #3 · 3132-3142 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS BEING STORED IN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER, THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE 2DR COOLERS LOCATED IN THE TAQUERIA FRONT SERVICE AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MEAT DELI AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES AT THE MEAT DELI AREA UNDER THE MIDDLE PREP CUTTING TABLE. FOUND HOLES AT WALL AT ABOVE STATED AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN HANGING RACK LOCATED AT THE MEAT DELI AREA TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL COVING UNDER THE SINK AND BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL IN THE BASEMENT RESTROOM ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE FAUCET BASE AND THE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK LOCATED IN THE TAQUERIA FRONT SERVICE AREA. ALSO MUST CLEAN/REPLACE THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT THE CANOPY LOCATED IN THE FRONT TAQUERIA AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532848

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANAJUATO #3 · 3132-3142 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT BOTTOM CORNER OF THE TAQUERIA 2 DOOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR BAGS AND MAINTAIN.ALSO,INSTRUCTED TO MOVE DRY STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT THAT ARE STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE WASTE WATER PIPES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1528161

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANAJUATO #3 · 3132-3142 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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: FOUND 2 SETS OF DOUBLE DOORS NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOMS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE REAR SOUTH WEST EXIT,WEST EXIT DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISHWASHING FACILITY NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED.WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SIDE OF THE DELI/MEAT DEPT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WATER COMING UP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF SINK,SLOW DRAINING.ALSO,TAQUERIA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP WHICH IS LOCATED IN BASEMENT ROOM HAS A SERIOUS LEAK ONTO FLOOR IN SAID ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN LINES TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND LABELS FOR COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT BOTTOM CORNER OF THE TAQUERIA 2 DOOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR BAGS AND MAINTAIN.ALSO,INSTRUCTED TO MOVE DRY STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT THAT ARE STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE WASTE WATER PIPES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AT MEAT/DELI DEPT,INTERIOR TRACKS OF DELI COOLER DOORS,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING FOOD EQUIPMENTS,ETC.,AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUHGOUT THE GROCERY, TAQUERIA,MEAT/DELI AREAS INCLUDING INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.ALSO,CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE MEAT/DELI DEPT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN MEAT/DELI DEPT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENTS STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS MUST BE CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1512309

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANAJUATO #3 · 3132-3142 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE PITTED CUTTING BOARDS BEHIND MEAT COUNTER AREA, AND RESTRICT USING CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS BEHIND MEAT COUNTER, AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS,

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1434796

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANAJUATO #3 · 3132-3142 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WIRE STORAGE SHELVES DOWN GROCERY AISLES, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD BEHIND MEAT COUNTER,

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS BEHIND MEAT COUNTER, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN TAQUERIA AND BEHIND MEAT COUNTER,

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLERS, MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD,

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING CASE AND ALL COOLERS,

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1360312

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANAJUATO #3 · 3132-3142 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND 3 COMPARTMENT IN THE BUTCHER AREA. CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND EXPOSED HAND SINK OUTSIDE THE WASHROOM SAME AREA ,WORN OUT WITH MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR THE GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER FOR THE PRODUCE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER FOR THE MEAT.AND REMOVE THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR SAME AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE GREASE TRAP BOX(WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD/FILTER IN THE TAQUERIA AREA AND THE MAIN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. VENT INSIDE THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD -UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN TAQUERIA AREA,WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHTING FIXTURES ON THE PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT.(DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING CASE IN TAQUERIA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM, THE AREA WHERE THE GREASE BOX IS LOCATED,SMALL STORAGE ROOM. DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1098384

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANAJUATO #3 · 3132-3142 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AT RESTAURANT/TAQUERIA AND AT MEAT/BUTCHERS AREA. ONE EMPLOYEE AFTER REMOVING BOXES AND DEBRIS FROM FLOOR WENT TO PREP AREA AND HANDLED TORTILLAS WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WEARING GLOVES WHILE CLEANING EQUIPMENT RINSED HIS HANDS WITH GLOVE ON AND RETURNED TO PREP TABLE TO HANDLE COOKED MEAT, EMPLOYEE AT BUTCHER AREA PUT ON GLOVES TO SLICE CHEESE WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS AFTER HANDLING RAW GROUND BEEF. INSTRUCTED HAND MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. ALSO INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY USE GLOVES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT BUTCHER AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISPLAY SHELVES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT AND STORAGE ROOMS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT COVERS THRU-OUT TAQUERIA AND WASHROOMS, CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT SAME AREA AND CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT RESTAURANT AND WEST WALL AT BUTCHER/PREP AREA. ALSO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT RESTAURANT AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT 3RD PREP AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT LARGE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
521209

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANAJUATO #3 · 3132-3142 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. FOUND ABOUT 10LBS. OF COOKED BEEF INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 55.7F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. MANAGER STATED, BEEF WAS COOKED YESTERDAY AT 6:00PM. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER COOLING. MUST KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[A]. BEEF DISCARDED BY MANAGER. [V=$300.00]

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CHEST FREEZERS AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.

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    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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

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    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. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES AT TAQUERIA AREA AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT. ALSO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS AT TAQUERIA AREA AND REPAIR BASEMENT WASHROOMS WALLS.

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    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR 3PART SINK LEAKING PIPES AND FAUCET AT TAQUERIA AREA.

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How results compare in ZIP 60618

496 of 616 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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