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CARNICERIA JIMENEZ #2

3850 W FULLERTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CARNICERIA JIMENEZ #2 on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639842

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA JIMENEZ #2 · 3850 W FULLERTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER LOCATED AT FRONT TAQUERIA PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MAKER/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MAKER AT ALL TIMES.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISBLE ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETER IN SAID UNIT.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP DEVICE HANGING ON WALL ABOVE THE REAR PRODUCE PACKING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN SPLASH GUARD NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN REAR MEAT DEPARTMENT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE METAL STORAGE SHELVES IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA LOCATED AT REAR MEAT DEPARTMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM/REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/BROKEN UNUSED COOLER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS, BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER AND CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT TAQUERIA PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
580244

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA JIMENEZ #2 · 3850 W FULLERTON 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 MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK FOOD PREP ROOM LOCATED 2ND FLOOR,RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS IN DAIRY WALK-IN-COOLER MUST CLEAN,PAINT USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,MAINTAIN ALSO PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT REAR 3 COMP SINK BY CARNITA PREP ROOM.

  • 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.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLERS,BAN SAW,KNIFE STORAGE AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOM SHELVINGS AT MEAT DEPT,CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP AREAS ETC.

  • 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 MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT MEAT DEPT,WALLS,ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS ALL ALONG MEAT DEPT REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED,MAINTAIN ALSO FAN BLADES ARE DUSTY AT TAQUERIA MUST CLEAN,MAINTAIN.

  • 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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF FOOD PREPS,DRY STORAGE ROOMS AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT COVERS ALONG REAR CARNITA FOOD PREP COUNTER ALSO LIGHT SHIELDS AT TAQUERIA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

  • 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 MANAGER TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AT PIPE NORTH CORNER EXPOSED HANDSINK(MEAT DEPT),CLEAN ALL VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS,GROCERY ISLES.

  • 40

    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 MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE TAMALE 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED EAST WALL BY MEAT DEPT,PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING DISPLAY COOKED CHICKENS.

  • 41

    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 MANAGER TO REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM UPPER SHELVINGS AT PRODUCE PREP ROOM REAR,MEAT DEPT ALONG CUTTING BOARD TABLES,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN-COOLERS REAR,AT 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREAS,INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN-COOLER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,ALWAYS STORE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
251203

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA JIMENEZ #2 · 3850 W FULLERTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED CLEANED CUTTING BOARDS AT RESTAURANT MAIN KITCHEN STORED ON FLOOR,,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ELEVATE 6" OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. ADVISED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOODS AT REFRIGERATOR IN THE RESTAURANT MAIN KITCHEN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR RUSTING METAL FLOOR COVERING ON WALK IN FREEZER BY PRODUCE ROOM ON 1stFL.,AND REPLACE CRACKED GLASS SLIDING DOORS ON REACH IN COOLER AT MEAT DEPT. PREP/ SERVING AREA. MUST ALSO REMOVE INSULATION LININGS ON MEAT DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES,FOR PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AT DIFFERENT LOCTIONS OF FACILITY WITH DEBRIS OR STAINS NEEDS CLEANING:VENTS IN MALE AND FEMALE TOILET ROOMS ON 1stfl,TABLES IN DINING AREA,CAN OPENER BLADE AND WALLS,AND EXHAUST FAN COVERS ON WALK IN COOLERS

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR FLOOR TILE MISSING BEHIND TOILET BOWL IN MALE TOILET ON 1stFL.,AND REPAIR BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR AT FRONT ENTRANCE OF MEAT WALK IN COOLER BY CANITAS PREP AREA HOLDING WATER,MUST MAINTAIN DRY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL OPENING ON WALLS IN PRODUCE PREP ROOM AND AT ENTRANCE TO DELI PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSEVERED FUACET JOINT ON 3COMP.SINK AT RESTAURANT MAIN KITCHEN LEAKING WATER WHEN TURNED ON, INSTD. MANAGER TO REPAIR. MINOR FROM 05-12-10.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
233767

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA JIMENEZ #2 · 3850 W FULLERTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED CLEANED CUTTING BOARDS AT RESTAURANT MAIN KITCHEN STORED ON FLOOR,,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ELEVATE 6" OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. ADVISED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOODS AT REFRIGERATOR IN THE RESTAURANT MAIN KITCHEN.

  • 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. MUST REPAIR RUSTING METAL FLOOR COVERING ON WALK IN FREEZER BY PRODUCE ROOM ON 1stFL.,AND REPLACE CRACKED GLASS SLIDING DOORS ON REACH IN COOLER AT MEAT DEPT. PREP/ SERVING AREA. MUST ALSO REMOVE INSULATION LININGS ON MEAT DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES,FOR PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.

  • 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. THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND OR UTENSILS AT DIFFERENT LOCTIONS OF FACILITY WITH DEBRIS OR STAINS NEEDS CLEANING:VENTS IN MALE AND FEMALE TOILET ROOMS ON 1stfl,TABLES IN DINING AREA,CAN OPENER BLADE AND WALLS,AND EXHAUST FAN COVERS ON WALK IN COOLERS.

  • 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. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TILE MISSING BEHIND TOILET BOWL IN MALE TOILET ON 1stFL.,AND REPAIR BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR AT FRONT ENTRANCE OF MEAT WALK IN COOLER BY CANITAS PREP AREA HOLDING WATER,MUST MAINTAIN DRY.

  • 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. MUST SEAL OPENING ON WALLS IN PRODUCE PREP ROOM AND AT ENTRANCE TO DELI PREP AREA.

  • 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. OBSERVED FAUCET JOINT ON 3COMP.SINK AT RESTAURANT MAIN KITCHEN LEAKING WATER WHEN TURNED ON,INSTD. MANAGER TO REPAIR.

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575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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