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CARNICERIA RICARDO

4419-4425 W DIVERSEY AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CARNICERIA RICARDO on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102292

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA RICARDO · 4419-4425 W DIVERSEY AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976884

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA RICARDO · 4419-4425 W DIVERSEY 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: OBSERVED THE REAR BAKERY MIXER'S, PREP TABLE, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN BAKERY TABLE STORAGE SHELVES, AND BUTCHER SHOP INTERIOR OF MEAT COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDSINK IN THE BUTCHER AREA LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751813

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA RICARDO · 4419-4425 W DIVERSEY 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: OBSERVED BAKERY ITEMS PRE-PACKAGED FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELS, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING INFO. AT THIS TIME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS, AND THE BAKERY PROOFER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN THE BAKERY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENTS OVER REAR MEAT COUNTER, CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BAKERY AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN MILK COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1465278

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA RICARDO · 4419-4425 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: NO ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DIRTY WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1465274

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA RICARDO · 4419-4425 W DIVERSEY AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11-12-15,INSPECTION # 1465257: OBSERVED MORE THAN 40 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS AND IN WALL CREVICES BETWEEN HOT WATER BOILER AND COOKING LINE AT BAKERY AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND OVERSIZED EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ON PREMISES. ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST FIT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE OVERSIZED ITEMS OR INSTALL LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NO ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN AT MAIN COOKING AREAS: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ICE MACHINE INTERIOR, ALL SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, WALLS AND CEILINGS, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN. FOUND FLOOR BASE COVE LOOSE AT COOKING STATION. MUST REPAIR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT HOSE FAUCET ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR UTENSIL WASHING AND COOKING/BAKERY AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNUSED 2ND WASHROOM IS CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED, FIXTURES NOT CLEAN. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOOD DISPENSING SCOOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE PROPERLY.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1465257

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA RICARDO · 4419-4425 W DIVERSEY 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: OBSERVED ABOUT 7 LIVE ROACHES AT HOT WATER TANK AREAS AT MAIN KITCHEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND 3 COMPARMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN. FOUND FLOOR BASE COVE LOOSE AT COOKING STATION. MUST REPAIR.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1465037

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA RICARDO · 4419-4425 W DIVERSEY 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: FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURE AT 52.3F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 60 COOKED WHOLE CHICKENS 58.9F- 61.8F (APPROXIMATE WEIGHT ABOUT 80 POUNDS), 10 BOXES OF 30 DOZEN EGGS AT 59.8F-62.5F (APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 250 POUNDS), 12 BOXES OF RAW CHICKEN AT 49.9F-51.8F (APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF 500 POUNDS), AND RAW PORK RIBS AT 52.5 -55.9F (APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 120POUNDS). CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. APROXIMATELY 950 POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED. APPROXIMATE VALUE AT 3500.00 DOLLARS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOOR NOT CLEAN INSIDE FRESH MEAT WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE 3 REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1329719

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA RICARDO · 4419-4425 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: walk in cooler, cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed, rear storage shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler, cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of mixer not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in walk in coolers, under shelving, racks and pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas, bsmt storage areas under shelving/pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls in rear storage areas by walk in cooler that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shield in display coolers, rear storage area(bsmt), shall be provided.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1353775

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA RICARDO · 4419-4425 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: MUST REPLACE BROKEN GLASS TO SLIDING DOOR OF WINE REACH-IN COOLER, AND PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY, RESTRICT STORING BETWEEN WALL AND EQUIPMENT

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE MEAT DISPLAY CASE,

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1353654

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA RICARDO · 4419-4425 W DIVERSEY 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: OBSERVED 10 FLIES FLYING ABOVE MEAT DISPLAY CASE REAR AREA OF STORE, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AREA SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LABELS FOR FOODS OFFERED FOR SALE, WITH ADDRESS ON LABEL,

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN GLASS TO SLIDING DOOR OF WINE REACH-IN COOLER, AND PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY, RESTRICT STORING BETWEEN WALL AND EQUIPMENT,

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER FRONT OF STORE, AND LINERS IN PRODUCE AREA,

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE MEAT DISPLAY CASE,

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1277378

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA RICARDO · 4419-4425 W DIVERSEY AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Foods not protected during storage, display and service. Observed three rack of pastries near front entry door not covered or protected from customer or insect contamination. Instructed to protect and cover foods during storage to prevent possible contamination. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(A).

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Interior panel of ice machine, bakery-equipment, prep tables, racks, exterior bulk storage containers 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 under display shelves and in storage areas 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 covers above butcher display cooler not cleaned and ceiling not maintained through-out. Instructed to detail clean ventilation covers and repair and seal ceiling thats in poor condition.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light bulbs in bakery not provided with end caps. Instructed to install end caps on all bulbs in prep areas.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1277357

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA RICARDO · 4419-4425 W DIVERSEY AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Foods not protected during storage, display and service. Observed a rack of pastries near front entry door and 2 shelf display above counter of donuts without sneeze guard or protected from customer or insect contamination. Instructed to install sneeze guard or to protect and cover foods during storage to prevent possible contamination. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(A).

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Interior panel of ice machine, bakery-equipment, prep tables, racks, exterior bulk storage containers 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 under display shelves and in storage areas 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 covers above butcher display cooler not cleaned and ceiling not maintained through-out. Instructed to detail clean ventilation covers and repair and seal ceiling thats in poor condition.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light bulbs in bakery not provided with end caps. Instructed to install end caps on all bulbs in prep areas.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60639

335 of 428 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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