CARNICERIA RUIZ

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER NEEDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTIAN WALK IN COOLER SHELVES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER NEED TO BE CLEANED UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVING.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH MAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

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

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTBULB ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND MEAT PREP AREA.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR FILLING MOP BUCKETS IN FRONT MEAT CUTTING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN FRONT MEAT CUTTING AREA AND IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN FRONT MEAT CUTTING AREA AND AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR FILLING MOP BUCKETS IN FRONT MEAT CUTTING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH AREA DRAINS SLOWLY AND LEAKS FROM PIPE LOCATED UNDERNEATH IT. ADDITIONALY FAUCET OF SMALLER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MIDDLE ROOM LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WHEN CENTER COMPARTMENT OF REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED YELLOW, OILY, FOUL SMELLING WATER COMES UP IN RIGHT COMPARTMENT AND EVENTUALLY RECEDES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2382382 DATED 6/26/2020: #57 " ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE PROOF OF ON-LINE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE."

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIED/SIGNED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AND THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINKS FILLED WITH PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND ASSORTED CLEANING ITEMS. INSTRUCTED THE HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN ANIMAL ORIGIN STORED INSIDE A DISPLAY COOLER WITH ASSORTED FRESH VEGETABLES AND DIRECTLY TOUCHING RAW GREEN ONIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW AND FRESH OR READY TO EAT FOODS. FOODS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PRE-PACKED SHELL ON PEANUTS, FROZEN SHRIMP ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL. MUST PROVIDE. MANAGER REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED SHELL ON PEANUTS, ASSORTED GRAINS, SPICES AND FROZEN SHRIMP WITH LIST OF INGREDIENT BEING MISC. MUST PROPERLY LIST ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOOD WITH THE PRODUCT NAME.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN OPEN HOLE IN THE MESH SCREEN ON THE REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR. MUST SEAL TO BE INSECT PROOFED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RAW WOODEN PLASTIC WRAP HOLDER MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.-----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE COOLERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ALSO NOTED RUSTY, DIRTY METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, CLEAN, REPLACE OR RE-PAINT.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED, NON-ABSORBENT.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST NOT USE RUBBER BANDS AS SOME KIND OF REPAIR/GRIP FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS NOZZLE. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE REAR STORAGE AREA STAIRWELL MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILE WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE PROOF OF ON-LINE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF ON-LINE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH NECESSARY CLEANING ITEMS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE AND ALL NECESSARY CLEANING ITEMS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASH BOWL AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED, NO WORKING BATTERY FOR SAID THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER METAL STEM THERMOMETER MUST BE CALIBRATED AND WORKING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP IN MEAT SAW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF MEAT SAW AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS MISSING STOPPERS (X5). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH BOWL PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP COVER RUSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT GREASE TRAP COVER.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PRODUCE REACH IN COOLER LIGHT BULB NOT COVERED/PROTECTED (FAR RIGHT SIDE LIGHT BULB). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE LIGHT COVER WITH END CAP FOR SAID LIGHT BULB.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AT ALL TIMES.FOUND MEATS INSIDE THE DELI COOLER AND INSIDE THE FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS.ALL FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL SLIGHT OPENING AT THE WALLBASE WHERE IT MEETS THE WALL COVING IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA BEHIND THE BURNERS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REATTACH LOOSE SPLASH GUARDS AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: REMOVE KNIVES BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, RE-WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE IN SANITARY MANNER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR COOKING AREA AND REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR COOKING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE FRONT PASTRY,CASE AND PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, AND RESTRICT USE OF CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS,

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL SURFACES NOT CLEAN: MUST CLEAN WALL AND ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELDS BEHIND MEAT COUNTER AND REAR COOKING AREA,

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