CARNICERIA & FRUTERIA EL MITOTE

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MOLDY CAULKING ALONG SEAL OF RICE WATER CONTAINER. MUST REPLACE CAULKING OR DISPENSER. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL, OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING AND GRADE TRAP THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND MEAT PREP. HOT HOLDING DISPLAY CASE IN MEAT PREP SEALED/REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS. LID OF LARGE BOX FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE LID.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER, REAR STORAGE TALL REACH-IN COOLER, INCLUDING RUSTY AND FOOD ENCRUSTED SHELVING IN TALL COOLER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND BEHIND COOLER/FREEZER AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. POOLING, STANDING WATER AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN KITCHEN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND MEAT PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE. HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE SMALL BOX FREEZER IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINER UNDER PREP TABLE (NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK) WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN MEAT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES (FOR COOKED PRODUCTS) INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE DISPLAY/TAQUERIA AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: END CAPS MISSING AT LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE CHICKEN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.---------LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB INSIDE CARNITAS (USED ON WEEKENDS) HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR PROPER FOOD AND NON-FOOD STORAGE FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING (NOTED MILK CRATES IS USED AS SHELVINGS).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS, BEHIND GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (TAQUERIA SIDE).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD WITH GREASE AND DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT IN MEAT PREP AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.-----------MUST FIX LOOSE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN TAQUERIA SIDE.-------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET (COLD) HANDLE AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN TAQUERIA SIDE.----------MUST REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE 2 WASHROOMS.--------INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT IN MEAT SECTION AND PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOOD IN DEEP FREEZER, MEAT DEPARTMENT, NEED TO BE LABELED AND STORED IN FREEZER GRADE BAGS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CHOPPING BOARD ,PREP AREA, NEED TO BE REPLACED.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXHAUST VENT IN STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING; NEED TO BE REPLACE.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NEED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR MEAT DISPLAY CASE.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: KNIFE RACK AND KNIVES ARE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE KNIFE RACK AND KNIVES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 2 compartment in front prep has leaking faucet. must repair or replace faucet.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in freezers, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezers.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Wooden shelving that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed. Cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Exposed insulation of display cooler, and raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed. Reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen prep are in state of disrepair(broken), shall be replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, walk in cooler racks, no clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, not clean, need detailed cleaning.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage room under pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning. Floors in front storage area by display cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had gaps, holes, exposed raw wood in rear kitchen, prep area, shall be repaired/sealed, walk in cooler ceiling had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shields in display cooler, reach in cooler, shall be provided, light shields in storage areas were missing end caps, shall provide end caps to light shields. light shields in prep area need cleaning.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Employee's bathroom door self closing mechanism in state of disrepair(broken), shall be replaced.

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

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TOO SHORT NOT REACHING THE 1ST AND THE 3RD SINK,WORKER WAS USING BUCKET TO FILL WATER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ,FAUCET WITH LONG NECK TO REACH 1ST AND 3RD SINKS,GIVEN 5 DAYS TO CORRECT VIOLATION 04-05-11;AT THE END OF INSPECTION LONG FAUCET HAS BEEN INSTALLED

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 FROM INSPECTION REPORT 07-07-10 #277142 NOT CORRECTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;FOUND # 30 FOOD INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED,#32 STORAGE SHELVES RUSTED INSIDE COOLER,CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN,#35 CEILING TILES AND WALLS NOT MAINTAINED THRU-OUT;INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS IN 5 DAYS 04-05 -11;INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE FOOD,SHELVES MUST BE CLEAN,CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE CLEAN OR REPLACE,CEILING TILES AND WALLS MUST BE REPLACED,SEAL ALL HOLES AND REPAINT

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. WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET OF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED; MUST READJUST SWEEP AT THE ENTRANCE DOOR TO PROPERLY SEAL DOORS

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. INTERIOR DISPLAY COOLER NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES IN PREP KITCHEN UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHOW PROOF BULBS INSIDE HOT HOLDING CABINETS ARE SHATTER RESISTANT

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods inside coolers not labeld or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Glass cracked on hot holding display case. Insructed to repalce broken glass. Storage shelves rusted inside coolers. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Air curtains in walk in cooler not maintained. Instructed to repalce worn curtains. Cutting boards in prep areas not maintained. Instructed to replace all cutting boards.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Storage shelves (produce, dry goods, display), coolers, fan covers, sinks, cooking equipment and inside display cases in meat area. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase not clean, under equipment and walk in cooler. 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: Ceiling tile and walls not maintained thru-out. Instructed to repalce all worn ceiling tile and seal all holes in walls and repaint surface.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light bulbs in display cases and coolers not shielded. Instructed to shield all bubls.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While, draining water in middle of three compartment sink in rear prep area. Water draining back up left and right side of the other vompartments. Instructed to detail clean grease trap to prevent improper disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods inside coolers not labeld or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Glass cracked on hot holding display case. Insructed to repalce broken glass. Storage shelves rusted inside coolers. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Air curtains in walk in cooler not maintained. Instructed to repalce worn curtains. Cutting boards in prep areas not maintained. Instructed to replace all cutting boards.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Storage shelves (produce, dry goods, display), coolers, fan covers, sinks, cooking equipment and inside display cases in meat area. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase not clean, under equipment and walk in cooler. 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: Ceiling tile and walls not maintained thru-out. Instructed to repalce all worn ceiling tile and seal all holes in walls and repaint surface.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light bulbs in display cases and coolers not shielded. Instructed to shield all bubls.