SUPER CARNICERIA EL POLLO

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED UNLABELED PREPACKAGED CONTAINERS OF LARD IN SELF-SERVICE COLD HOLDING UNIT ON SALES FLOOR. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS AND SOURCE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES, CONTAINING RECORD OF VISITS, CONTRACT WITH LICENSED EXTERMINATOR AND COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON OUTSIDE OF REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT ON SALES FLOOR AND EXTERIOR OF TWO MEAT COLD HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIORS OF SAID COLD HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR(TOP AND BOTTOM) AND EXTERIOR SLIDING DOORS(TOP AND BOTTOM) OF BOTH COLD HOLDING UNITS USED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BOTH COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR TOP AND BOTTOM ON LEFT SIDE OF EASTSIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM INTERIOR OF SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS FLOOR LINER THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON SALES FLOOR AND IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FLOOR LINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED FLOOR COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON FLOORS, IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MULTI USE TRAYS ON FLOOR IN REAR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REMOVE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: LIGHT OUT IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF UNUSED COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF HANDSINK IN BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (RAW MEATS, CARNITAS,) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER INSIDE OF COOLERS AND FOR SHELVING UNDER POPS AND CARNITAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE DELI COOLER IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN IN RESTROOM.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FRONT DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOUBLE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING, MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP IN DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES IN GROCERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND CARDBOARD ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE, MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HOLE ON INSIDE DOOR OF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINING NOROVIRUS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO REAR PREP (WITH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK). MUST PROVIDE A DEDICATED, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS ROOM WITH HOT/COLD WATER ADEQUATE CITY PRESSURE, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, AND A HANDWASHING SIGN. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OPENED DELI MEATS AND CHEESES NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FRONT DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO REAR PREP (WITH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK). MUST PROVIDE A DEDICATED, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS ROOM WITH HOT/COLD WATER ADEQUATE CITY PRESSURE, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, AND A HANDWASHING SIGN. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED MUST ELIMINATE POTS TOO LARGE TO FIT IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS; OR REPLACE EXISTING SINKS WITH BASINS LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE ALL POTS/UTENSILS; OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED METHOD (AND DEMONSTRATE) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL POTS/UTENSILS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE OVER DRY STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE LARGE DELI COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE LARGE DELI COOLER. OBSERVED BEEF AT 50F, CHICKEN AT 53.6F, CHEESE AT 47.4, AND PORK AT 49.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $400. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING DISPLAY AND STORAGE. OBSERVED LIVE HOUSE FLIES CRAWLING AROUND ON THE DRIED MEAT IN THE CONTAINER ABOVE THE DELI COOLER. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL OF THE DRIED MEAT AND CLEANED THE INTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE HOUSE FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE STORE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MEAT SLICER, GRINDER AND CUTTING SAW.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA.