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CARNICERIA RUIZ

3001 N KEDZIE AVE · Chicago, IL 60618

Grocery Store

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

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632703

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA RUIZ · 3001 N KEDZIE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FRONT DISPLAY AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTIN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. SHELVING MUST ALLOW FLOOR TO BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING. MUST PROVIDE APPROVED SHELVING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE 2-DOOR TALL FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL FREEZER LOCATED ON REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN INTEROR SURFACES OF FREEZER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW LEAKING PIPE UNDERNETH EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA, REAR CARNITAS FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARI ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR CARNITAS FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1395801

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA RUIZ · 3001 N KEDZIE 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 PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED SINK AT REAR COOKING AREA, AND REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN: MUST CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE FRONT STORAGE AREA,

  • 35

    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,

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1395772

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA RUIZ · 3001 N KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: PREMISES HAS NO RUNNING HOT OR COLD WATER ON SITE AT THIS TIME DUE TO THE EXTREME COLD WATER OUTSIDE, PREMISES IS CLOSED, BUT OPEN TO ALLOW ME TO COME IN TO CHECK(WIC), PREMISES MUST REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL HOT AND COLD WATER IS WORKING, MUST FAX A LETTER ONCE REPAIR, TO CDPH FAX #312746-8040, NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME,

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED SINK AT REAR COOKING AREA, AND REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN: MUST CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE FRONT STORAGE AREA,

  • 35

    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,

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1395724

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA RUIZ · 3001 N KEDZIE AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, READING 50'F, NOT MAINTAINING TEMP 40'F AND BELOW, MUST RESTRICT USE OF ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, COOLER TAGGED, MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL ONCE COOLER IS REPAIRED AND READING 40'F AND BELOW, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, THAT'S IN POOR REPAIR, READING AT IMPROPER TEMP 49-52'F, 50 DOZEN OF EGGS, 148 PACKAGES OF CHEESE, 107 CONTAINERS OF SOUR CREAM, 48 CONTAINERS OF MILK, AND 19 CONTAINERS OF YOGURT, ALL PRODUCT AND DENATURE, AT A COST OF APPROX., $6,000.00 AND APPROX., 200 POUNDS, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL FOODS PACKAGED ON SITE OFFERED FOR SALE, MUST HAVE A LABEL WITH NAME OF THE PRODUCT, ADDRESS, NAME, ZIP CODE OF THE COMPANY, NET CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE,

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED, MUST INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVE ART ICES, ON TOP OF MEAT CASE, TO PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION UNTIL USE,

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED SINK AT REAR COOKING AREA, AND REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN: MUST CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE FRONT STORAGE AREA,

  • 35

    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,

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1188592

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA RUIZ · 3001 N KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, READING 50'F, NOT MAINTAINING TEMP 40'F AND BELOW, MUST RESTRICT USE OF ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, COOLER TAGGED, MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL ONCE COOLER IS REPAIRED AND READING 40'F AND BELOW, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL FOODS (VEGETABLES, CORN, SPICES) PACKAGED ON SITE FOR SALE, MUST HAVE A LABEL, NAME OF THE PRODUCT, ADDRESS,NAME,ZIP CODE OF THE COMPANY, NET CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN, RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER CLOSE TO THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. ALL STOCKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FOOD SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM,MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULBS BY THE PRODUCE CASE. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS. NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS OF THE BREAD CASE AND COLD CUTS DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ONE OF THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1098271

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA RUIZ · 3001 N KEDZIE 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3PART SINK AND EXPOSED SINK AT MIDDLE DISH WASHING AREA, AND REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING UNITS 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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, SLICER, AND 2PART SINK.

  • 34

    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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT BUSINESS AND CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, PALLETS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

  • 35

    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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS AT MIDDLE DISH WASHING AREA, SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING AT SAME AREA AND AT REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR KITCHEN, AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

  • 38

    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. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT KITCHEN WITH HOT/COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER BOTH 3PART SINK.

  • 41

    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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
327239

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA RUIZ · 3001 N KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS FAN GUARD COVERS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 35

    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.OBSERVED CEILING, AND DUCT WORK PEELING PAINT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.OBSERVED LIGHT OUT IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.OBSERVED THE RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING.

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