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CARNICERIA & FRUTERIA EL MITOTE

4459 W BELMONT AVE · Chicago, IL 60641

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Out of Business
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Canvass
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0
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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366299

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA & FRUTERIA EL MITOTE · 4459 W BELMONT AVE

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

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No Entry
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Canvass
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0
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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290696

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA & FRUTERIA EL MITOTE · 4459 W BELMONT AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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No Entry
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Canvass
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0
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Inspection ID
2252646

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA & FRUTERIA EL MITOTE · 4459 W BELMONT AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213323

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA & FRUTERIA EL MITOTE · 4459 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-203.11 (A) INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK ADJACENT TO REAR COOKING AREA (BEHIND MEAT PREP AREA) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 (C) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-203.11 (A) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT STORAGE METAL RACKS/SHELVES WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES FOR STORAGE. NO MILK CRATES. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 (C) FOUND BIG POTS UNABLE TO SUBMERGED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO PERMIT COMPLETE IMMERSION OF POTS OR PROVIDE SMALLER POTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-101.11 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS INSIDE/AROUND WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.16 CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 (A) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD/COVING ALONG THE WALLS IN MEAT PREP AREA

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 FOUND INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE. ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
19
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2201166

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA & FRUTERIA EL MITOTE · 4459 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-203.11 (A) INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK ADJACENT TO REAR COOKING AREA (BEHIND MEAT PREP AREA) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE DELI DISPLAY COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.2F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: HAM AT 54.5F / 51.3F / 52.6F / 51.9F / 50.9F / 50.5F, CHEESE AT 51.8F / 51.5F / 50.7F / 50.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 50 LBS., TOTAL VALUE $ 400.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 (C) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND DELI DISPLAY COOLER WITH TCS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.5F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. (COS - DELI DISPLAY COOLER HAS BEEN DEFROSTED, WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE NOW OF 31.9F) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-203.11 (A) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT STORAGE METAL RACKS/SHELVES WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES FOR STORAGE. NO MILK CRATES. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 (C) FOUND BIG POTS UNABLE TO SUBMERGED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO PERMIT COMPLETE IMMERSION OF POTS OR PROVIDE SMALLER POTS.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-402.13 FOUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED IN MEAT PREP AREA. WASTE WATER BACKING UP WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (PREMISES HAS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AVAILABLE IN TAQUERIA SIDE). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED ISSUED 2 DAY NOTICE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS INSIDE/AROUND WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.16 CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 (A) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD/COVING ALONG THE WALLS IN MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-101.11 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-301.14 FOUND OVEN IN REAR COOKING AREA NOT PROPERLY VENTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE OVEN UNDER HOOD.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 FOUND INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE. ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Canvass Re-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102527

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA & FRUTERIA EL MITOTE · 4459 W BELMONT 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: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT /INSECTS PROOFED. WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. ALSO FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE PRODUCE AREA BY TE ORANGES,TOTAL 10 HOUSE FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. RIM AROUND THE LID WITH DRIPPING FRESH GREASE ALL AROUND AND GREASE ON THE TOP OF THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 2 COMPT SINK IN THE MEAT DEPT NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE 2ND COMPT SINK WEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER OF THE 1ST COMPT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL THE CORN PACKED ON SITE FOR SALE ON THE PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE CHEESE/DELI COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER FOR THE TORTILLA SHELVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: CHEESE/DELI COOLER, SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. SHELVINGS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER,AND UNDER THE MICROWAVE IN THE TAGUERIA AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, BEHIND THE 2 CHEST FREEZER CLOSE TO THE MOP SINK ,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE PREP AREA TAQUERIA SECTION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN/CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD BY THE TAQUERIA SECTION. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SOLID LIGHT SHIELED BY THE DELI SECTION NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LOOSE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK AND EXPOSED AND SINK IN THE TAQUERIA SECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078337

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA & FRUTERIA EL MITOTE · 4459 W BELMONT 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: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT /INSECTS PROOFED. WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. ALSO FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE PRODUCE AREA BY TE ORANGES,TOTAL 10 HOUSE FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. RIM AROUND THE LID WITH DRIPPING FRESH GREASE ALL AROUND AND GREASE ON THE TOP OF THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: : 2 COMPT SINK IN THE MEAT DEPT NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE 2ND COMPT SINK WEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER OF THE 1ST COMPT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL THE CORN PACKED ON SITE FOR SALE ON THE PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: : RUSTY INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE CHEESE/DELI COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER FOR THE TORTILLA SHELVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: CHEESE/DELI COOLER, SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. SHELVINGS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER,AND UNDER THE MICROWAVE IN THE TAGUERIA AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, BEHIND THE 2 CHEST FREEZER CLOSE TO THE MOP SINK ,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE PREP AREA TAQUERIA SECTION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN/CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD BY THE TAQUERIA SECTION. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SOLID LIGHT SHIELED BY THE DELI SECTION NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LOOSE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK AND EXPOSED AND SINK IN THE TAQUERIA SECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071618

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA & FRUTERIA EL MITOTE · 4459 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. SUCH AS TONGUE AT 46.9F,1 1/2 LBS; BEEF AT 46.9F, 1 1/2 LBS; TRIPE AT 46.8F, 1/2 LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40.0F OR LESS DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $20.00 TOTAL, AND 3.5LBS TOTAL.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT /INSECTS PROOFED. WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. ALSO FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE PRODUCE AREA BY TE ORANGES,TOTAL 10 HOUSE FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. RIM AROUND THE LID WITH DRIPPING FRESH GREASE ALL AROUND AND GREASE ON THE TOP OF THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 2 COMPT SINK IN THE MEAT DEPT NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE 2ND COMPT SINK WEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER OF THE 1ST COMPT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED/DISPLAYED ON SITE FROM REPORT#2050509 DATED 5/16/17. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED/DISPLAYED ON SITE FOR THE CUSTOMER TO SEE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL THE CORN PACKED ON SITE FOR SALE ON THE PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE CHEESE/DELI COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER FOR THE TORTILLA SHELVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: CHEESE/DELI COOLER, SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. SHELVINGS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER,AND UNDER THE MICROWAVE IN THE TAGUERIA AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, BEHIND THE 2 CHEST FREEZER CLOSE TO THE MOP SINK ,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE PREP AREA TAQUERIA SECTION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN/CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD BY TE TAQUERIA SECTION. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SOLID LIGHT SHIELED BY T DELI SECTION NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LOOSE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK AND EXPOSED AND SINK IN THE TAQUERIA SECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050509

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA & FRUTERIA EL MITOTE · 4459 W BELMONT AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2049882

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA & FRUTERIA EL MITOTE · 4459 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED UNDER THE STOVE WITH IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, SUCH AS STEAK AT 48.7F, 2LBS; CHORIZO AT 46.5F, 3LBS; AND TRIFE AT 47.1F, 1LB. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40.0F OR LESS AND MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-39-005. MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $28.00,TOTAL 6 LBS.

  • 7

    WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NO COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE TAQUERIA RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. OWNER CALLED THE PLUMBER TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND PLUMBER WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER DURING INSPECTION.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1976270 DATED 12/01/16. #30- Found several prepped potentially hazardous foods (beef, pork, diced vegetables, etc.) not properly labeled in reach in cooler in kitchen area, and also in walk in cooler. Must properly label all prepped, chopped, and/or cooked potentially hazardous foods with date. Must maintain same. #31- Found several knives on counters or stored in between cutting boards and counters in kitchen area. Must properly store all knives (in knife box or on a magnetic strip, etc.) when not in use. Must maintain same. Found pots and pans improperly stored (upright) in kitchen area (on restaurant side). Must invert all utensils to prevent contamination. Must maintain same. #32- Found excessive ice accumulation in chest freezer in deli prep area. Must remove ice, detail clean and sanitize freezer. Must maintain same. #34- Found cracked floor tiles in front of 2 compartment sink, in deli area. Must repair or replace. Must maintain same. #35- Found cracked or missing wall tiles behind meat slicer in corner of deli area. Must repair or replace. Must maintain same. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE AND RIM AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MEAT/DELI DEPT. MUST REMOVE RUST, OR PAINT AND MAINTAIN. DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE GROCERY SECTION. AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CHOPPING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING PANELS/TILES IN FRONT OF THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE MEAT/DELI DEPT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE DELI/MEAT KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: EMPLOYEE HELPING PREPARE AND SERVE THE FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976270

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA & FRUTERIA EL MITOTE · 4459 W BELMONT 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: Found several prepped potentially hazardous foods (beef, pork, diced vegetables, etc.) not properly labeled in reach in cooler in kitchen area, and also in walk in cooler. Must properly label all prepped, chopped, and/or cooked potentially hazardous foods with date. Must maintain same.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Found several knives on counters or stored in between cutting boards and counters in kitchen area. Must properly store all knives (in knife box or on a magnetic strip, etc.) when not in use. Must maintain same. Found pots and pans improperly stored (upright) in kitchen area (on restaurant side). Must invert all utensils to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found excessive ice accumulation in chest freezer in deli prep area. Must remove ice, detail clean and sanitize freezer. Must maintain same.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Found excessive dust build up on light shields inside hood of deli kitchen area. Must remove dust, clean and sanitize to prevent contamination.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Found cracked floor tiles in front of 2 compartment sink, in deli area. Must repair or replace. Must maintain same.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Found cracked or missing wall tiles behind meat slicer in corner of deli area. Must repair or replace. Must maintain same.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763393

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA & FRUTERIA EL MITOTE · 4459 W BELMONT AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Found washbowl sink in dining room area (closest restroom for kitchen employees), without towels or hand dryer. Found exposed hand sink in butcher area without soap. Instructed must maintain all exposed hand sinks and washbowls sinks with soap, paper towels, and hot/cold water at all times. Operator stocked all sinks to correct violation, during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed cardboard used on floors in kitchen area and inside walk in cooler. Found garbage bag used to cover food items in walk in cooler. Found raw wood shelving in prep area behind butcher area, and also in the walk in cooler. Instructed must remove all of these materials and replace with smooth, easily cleanable restaurant grade items and surfaces. Must maintain.

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How results compare in ZIP 60641

201 of 288 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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