CARNICERIA RICARDO

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light bulbs above produce display case, grill, prep area, and walk-in freezer not shielded. Instructed to install cover or shield over bulbs and ends caps or install shatter-proof bulbs.

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: Shellfish tags not in place or with the product. Observed bagged raw oysters (100 pieces) in reach-in without shellfish tag. Instructed that shellfish tag must stay with product until completely finished and shellfish tag to remain on premises for additional 90 days. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(B-2). Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded product, value $46.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation or service. Found in back storage room at room temperature-30 gallon container-approximately half-filled with red salsa (cooked) at 57.9 F that was prepared 01-11-2012. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must maintain proper temperature at 40 F or below. Also, instructed on proper cooling methods for storing in swallow containers ice bath and cooling from 140 F to 70 F in 4 hours and 70 F to 40 F in 2 hours. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Manager vouluntarily denatured and discarded. Value $80, approximately 15 gallons.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Sanitizing rinse for utensil and equipment not proper concentration. Found dish washer washing, rinsing and sanitizing utensils at three compartment sink and chlorine sanitizer is at 0ppm. Instructed manager that premises must have chlorine test strips and to properly sanitize equipment and utensils at 100pm of chlorine. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Foods not protected during storage, preparation, display and service. Found pastries on check-out lane on tray and three carts of assorted breads and pastries near front entry door thats not covered or protected of possible contamination or elements. Instructed to have all foods on cart covered or stored in pastry display case to prevent contamination. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(A).

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle of three compartment sink in restaurant water coming up left and right sides of sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline also connected to exposed hand sink to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Grill, sinks, cooking equipment, can opener attached to prep table, cutting baords, coolers, storage shelves and prep counters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize

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

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Hole in corner baseboard in display area near meat display case. Instructed to seal hole. Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light bulbs above produce display case, grill, prep area, and walk-in freezer not shielded. Instructed to install cover or shield over bulbs and ends caps or install shatter-proof bulbs.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exposed hand sink in restaurant slow draining. Instructed to repair to properly drain water. Rear exposed hand sink in restaurant installed next to storage rack and three compartment sink. Instructed to install shield on both sides of sink.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provided in beverage/mixed drinks cooler in restaurant. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Food handler in bakery prep area not wearing hair restraint. Instructed that all employees in prep area must have proper hair restraint.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #234135 DATED 05-21-2010. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #33-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DOUGH MIXER, FOOD EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER WITH GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP SHELVES. #35-NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING INSIDE (2) MEAT WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.-------- MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP. #38-NOTED HOSE CONNECTED FROM MOP SINK FAUCET IN SIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE/VACUUM BREAKER.-------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #40-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. #41-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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. NOTED MOPSINK INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR (OPENING/GAP AROUND MOPSINK TILE) INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/RECAULK.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREEN SLIMY BUILD-UP, INTERIOR SURFACES OF CAKE DISPLAY COOLER AND BEER REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER.

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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR BAKERY AREA AND IN BASEMENT UNDER PALLETS.

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 REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE MEN(EMPLOYEE) WASHROOM IN REAR AREA.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (ROAST CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. NOTED ROAST CHICKEN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 50.3F, 49.8F, 48.5F, 49.3F AND 49.9F. THE SAID FOOD PRODUCT WAS PREVIOUSLY COOKED LAST NIGHT. INSTRUCTED ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. NOTED WALK-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID CHICKEN. TOTAL VALUE $500.00, TOTAL WEIGHT OF 60 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DOUGH MIXER, FOOD EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS, STORAGE SHELVES, AND PREP SHELVES.----MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE PLASTIC COVER FOR FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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. NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING INSIDE (2) MEAT WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.------ MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLER WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.----NOTED CEILING INSIDE BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH GAP OR OPEN SEAMS. MUST FIX.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHTBULB INSIDE WASHROOM IN REAR.

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. NOTED HOSE CONNECTED FROM FAUCET IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.----MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF BEER WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.----MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.