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CARNICERIA GUANAJUATO

6040 W DIVERSEY AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

GROCERY/RESTAURANT

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

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641348

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANAJUATO · 6040 W DIVERSEY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE DISPLAY DAIRY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

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

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SLIDING DOORS OF MEAT DEPARTMENT COLD-HOLD UNIT. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN UNIT AFTER EACH USE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Inspection history

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Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1229908

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANAJUATO · 6040 W DIVERSEY 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: VIOLATIONS STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1277229

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VIOLATIONS STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1277229

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VIOLATIONS STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1277229

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: VIOLATIONS STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1277229

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1277229

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANAJUATO · 6040 W DIVERSEY 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: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found Carnitas 15 lbs at 127.3 F to 135.0 F and Chicken 10 lbs at 117.0 F to 130.4 F. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods (HOT) must maintain 140 F or above and (COLD) 40 F or below. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded. Value $87, 25 lbs.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cutting board not maintained in butcher area. Instructed to replace worn cutting board. Dry beans in produce section no properly displayed. Instructed to have beans in gravity fed unit.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Storage shelves, cutting boards, interior of cooler and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor in butcher, basement and in dining area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
671069

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANAJUATO · 6040 W DIVERSEY 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: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found cooked carnitas on storage shelves 5lbs at 64.0 F and menudo chili sauce 4 gallons 113.0 F. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below or 140 F or above. Must properly document temperature log and cool potentially hazardous foods from 140 F to 70 F within 4 hours and 70 F to 40 F within 2 hours. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Value $75.

  • 34

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

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ventilation and light covers through out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Walls not maintained in basement. Instructed to repair walls to prevent water seepage.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
670730

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANAJUATO · 6040 W DIVERSEY AVE

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: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found cooked whole chickens in hot holding unit at improper temperature. Cooked chicken temperature at 103.1 F to 114.1 F. Instructed manager that all potentially hazardous foods must maintain 140 F or above for hot foods. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded. Value $20, 20 lbs.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Exposed hand sink not properly maintained or operated. While running water at exposed hand sink in produce prep area, water draining from sink coming up from floor drain, approximately 3 feet in front of sink. Instructed manager to repair sink and detail clean drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods inside walk-in cooler in bulk storage containers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers. Deli meats in display cooler not properly labeled. Instructed to label all deli meats within 5 days to use when package seal has been broken.

  • 34

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

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ventilation and light covers through out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Walls not maintained in basement. Instructed to repair walls to prevent water seepage.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
659688

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANAJUATO · 6040 W DIVERSEY AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
659609

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA GUANAJUATO · 6040 W DIVERSEY 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 CLEAN AND REMOVE WORN-OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND RE CAULK (TAQUERIA AREA).----------MUST REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND MEAT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR (BEHIND MEAT PREP AREA).----------MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER (REAR AREA).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER, REAR STORAGE AREA (BY RECEIVING DOOR), INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER, AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE.--------MUST FIX OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR AREA (BY RECEIVING DOOR).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (MEAT PREP AREA).---------MUST REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK (TAQUERIA AREA).---------NOTED WATER LEAK FROM CEILING AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX (FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES).

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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