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CARNICERIA AGUACALIENTES

3132 W 26TH ST · Chicago, IL 60623

Grocery Store

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639346

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA AGUACALIENTES · 3132 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUP AND BOWL USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HANDLE LAYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UPRIGHT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED LARGE MULTI-USE POTS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND ELEVATE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS OFF FLOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND REACH-IN COOLER ALONG EAST WALL IN SALES AREA. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN CHEST FREEZERS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE POTS, CONTAINERS AND EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO PROPERLY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR AND CEILING TILES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1305517

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA AGUASCALIENTES · 3132 W 26TH ST

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: PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED PRODUCT AND ALSO PACKAGED MOLE SAUCE ON DISPLAY.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CONCRETE FLOOR IN MEAT/DELI AREA AND NUMEROUS FLOOR TILES MISSING IN REAR COOKING PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR, REPLACE TILES SO AS SURFACE TO BE EVEN, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALONG BASE OF TAQUERIA EXTERIOR PREP AREA WALLS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. LEAK NOTED UNDER PIPE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME. PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL SMALL PREP COOLERS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1305513

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA AGUASCALIENTES · 3132 W 26TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: COLD HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT IN USE AND STOCKED WITH PRODUCT IN POOR REPAIR, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 56F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REPAIR COMPANY ON SITE DURING INSPECTION, REPLACED PART AND REPAIRED UNIT. UNIT ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE BY END OF INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.2F-56.2F IN COLD HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT BEING OFFERED FOR SALE: 10 PACKAGES OF CHORIZO, 50 PACKAGES OF DIFFERENT VARIETIES OF QUESADILLA CHEESES. APPROX 75LBS, $ 300 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED PRODUCT AND ALSO PACKAGED MOLE SAUCE ON DISPLAY.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LARGE WOOD BUTCHER BLOCK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA WORN BEYOND REPAIR, LARGE HOLE NOTED IN SAME. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME. RUST NOTED AT EXTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN REAR REMOVE RUST. ALL CUTTING BOARDS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED, REMOVE ALL DEEP, DARK GROOVES, OR REPLACE BOARDS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: RAW CONCRETE FLOOR IN MEAT/DELI AREA AND NUMEROUS FLOOR TILES MISSING IN REAR COOKING PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR, REPLACE TILES SO AS SURFACE TO BE EVEN, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALONG BASE OF TAQUERIA EXTERIOR PREP AREA WALLS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKS AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. LEAK NOTED UNDER PIPE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME. PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL SMALL PREP COOLERS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1343332

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA AGUASCALIENTES · 3132 W 26TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FRONT PREP AREA BASEBOARDS ARE REMOVED PENDING REPLACEMENT, COMPLETE REPAIRS SO THE BASEBOARDS ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THERE ARE WATER STAINED TILES ALONG THE WEST END, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE CEILINGS AND MAINTAIN THEM REGULARLY.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1343318

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA AGUASCALIENTES · 3132 W 26TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: IN THE BUTCHER SHOP WALK IN COOLER DIRTY, MILDEWING BUILDUP WAS OBSERVED ON THE PIPE INSULATION ABOVE THE GRINDER HOPPER, STRONG SMELLING MEAT GRINDER PARTS ARE STORED BEHIND A DIRTY PIPE BEHIND THE GRINDER AND THE CEILING AND BARREL RACKS ARE DIRTY AND UNSANITARY. TAKE APART THE MEAT GRINDER AND WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IT AND THE ENTIRE GRINDING AREA OF THE WALK IN COOLER UNTIL IT IS CLEAN AND SANITARY. ASSESS ANY ADDITIONAL REPAIRS THAT CAN HELP MAINTAIN THE ABOVE AREA IN SANITARY CONDITION. THE FRONT STEAM TABLE HAS AN OPEN STEAM TABLE AREA ACCESSIBLE TO THE CUSTOMERS, INSTALL A PROTECTIVE SNEEZE GUARD. THE COOKED TORTILLAS ARE COVERED WITH A COLORED, STAINED BATH TOWEL. REPLACE SAID WITH A CLEAN, LIGHT COLORED NAPKIN OR CLOTH THAT IS IS VISIBLY CLEAN AND SANITARY IN APPEARANCE.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: THE FORKS IN THE FRONT COUNTER AREA ARE STORED HANDLE DOWN, STORE THE FORKS HANDLE UP IN THE CONTAINER.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE KITCHEN TABLE SHELVING IS CHIPPED, REPAINT THE SHELF.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE BUTCHER FLOORS ARE WET, DRY OUT THE FLOORS. THE FRONT PREP AREA BASEBOARDS ARE REMOVED PENDING REPLACEMENT, COMPLETE REPAIRS SO THE BASEBOARDS ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE REAR KITCHEN CEILING HAS A HEAVY DUST BUILDUP AND THERE ARE WATER STAINED TILES ALONG THE WEST END, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE CEILINGS AND MAINTAIN THEM REGULARLY.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE GRILL AREA ARE MISSING PIECES, REPAIR OF REPLACE THE LIGHT SHIELDS OR OBTAIN SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1174267

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA AGUASCALIENTES · 3132 W 26TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN IN REAR WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN UNDER GRILLS WHERE NEEDED IN FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN CURTAIN AND SHELF IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPLATTERED SAUCE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN. CLEAN (DRY) FLOOR IN WALK-IN UNIT IN MAIN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED FROM CONDENSATION BUILD-UP FROM COMPRESSOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALL IN WALK-IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPLATTERED SAUCE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMP SINK IN REAR BEHIND WASHROOMS IN CORNER, REPAIR FAUCET KNOB IN MENS ROOM FOR HOT RUNNING WATER (WATER SHUT OFF AT VALVE DUE TO CONSTANT RUNNING OF WATER SINCE KNOB IS BROKEN).

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
634400

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA AGUASCALIENTES · 3132 W 26TH ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547607

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA AGUASCALIENTES · 3132 W 26TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT# 547592 8/3/11.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 12 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN & OUT OF BROKEN WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND GRILL & DINING AREA,IN CRACK & CREVICE OF STORAGE CABINET NEXT TO PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA,ALSO 8-10 LIVE HOUSE & FRUIT FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES,1-LIVE MOUSE RAN BEHIND PALLET IN WALK IN BEER COOLER ALSO A INFESTATION OF RODENT DROPPINGS MORE THAN 200 SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES ON FLOOR,PALLETS,SHELVING UNITS AT BREAD & TORTILLA DISPLAY,WINDOW SILL BEHIND ICE FREEZER,LIQOUR DISPLAY,CASHIER BOOTHS,IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,NEXT TO MILK DISPLAY UNIT,CANDLE DISPLAY UNIT,,2ND FL.DRY STORAGE AREA & HALL WAY WINDOW SILLS,LOWER SHELVES AT PRODUCE DISPLAY UNITS,NEXT TO PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT,LEDGE ALONG WALL IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA,MEAT WALK IN COOLE,LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.ALSO ALL FRONT & 2ND FLOOR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED & REAR EXIT DOOR HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE ALL AREAS/SURFACES, RODENT PROOF DOORS & DOOR HANDLES.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/11/11.(CRITICAL 7-42-090).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.VIOLATION #18 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME FROM REPORT #547592 8/3/11.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & DESSERT.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector 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.MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINKS,DRAIN BOARDS OVER ALL 3- COMP SINKS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE,RUST FROM PREP TABLES ,SHELVING UNITS, GRILL TABLE,RUSTY GREASE TRAPS AT 3- COMP SINKS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES & WALLBASES IN REAR PREP AREA & MEAT PROCESSING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS,FOIL FROM SURFACES,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN MEAT COOLER,BEER WALK IN COOLER,DESSERT COOLER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN CAN OPENER,ALL SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALL WALK IN COOLERS,FRYERS,MICROWAVES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,NOZZLES ON DRINK MACHINES,UNDER SIDES OF PREP TABLES,FANGUARD COVERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS & WALK IN COOLERS,DISPLAY SHELVES,WALL VENT IN REAR PREP AREA,PALLETS,GRILL TABLE,PREP COOLERS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALL WALK IN COOLERS,FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA,DINING AREA,PREP AREAS & WHERE NEEDED,STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL WALLS & WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS & THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN & PAINT WALLS IN PREP AREA & COOLERS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES AND SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector 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 & END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS & WALK IN COOLER.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON ALL TOILET ROOM DOORS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN REAR PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER,LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK NEAR MEAT PROCESSING AREA,VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN 2ND FL. TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE MISSING SPRAYER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR LARGE POT SANITATION.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector 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.THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD & HOT HOLDING UNITS & PROBE FOR FOOD.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector 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.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES & CLUTTER FROM UNDER STAIR CASE & ALONG WALLS AT COOLERS & PRODUCE DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547592

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA AGUASCALIENTES · 3132 W 26TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER AT 55.0F IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE (HAM,SLICED TOMATOE,COOKED POBLANO PEPPERS).A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

  • 3

    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. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS IN PREP COOLER & WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS SLICED TOMATOE 56.9F,SLICED HAM 48.9F-49.0F,COOKED POBLANO PEPPERS 45.9F-46.4F, COOKED TONGUE 64.6F,CHICKEN SOUP 44.6F-45.4F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED. APPX 34LBS.$78.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 4-LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN & OUT OF BROKEN WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND GRILL,1- LIVE CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA,ALSO 20-25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES & HOUSE FLIES IN ALL PREP AREAS,PRODUCE DISPLAY AREAS ON FRUIT & ONIONS,UNDER HAND SINKS NEAR ELECTRICAL BOX,ALSO MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS ON FLOOR,PALLETS,SHELVING UNITS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,UNDER & NEXT TO MILK DISPLAY UNIT,BREAD DISPLAY,POP DISPLAY,CANDLE DISPLAY,LIQUOR DISPLAY,CASHIER BOOTH,2ND FL. STORAGE AREA,PRODUCE DISPLAY UNITS.ALSO FRONT SOUTH EAST DOORS & ENTRY DOOR,REAR PREP AREA DOOR HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/3/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & DESSERT.

  • 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.MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

  • 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 PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINKS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE,RUST FROM PREP TABLES & GRILL TABLE,RUSTY GREASE TRAPS AT 3- COMP SINKS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS,FOIL FROM SURFACES,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN MEAT COOLER,BEER WALK IN COOLER,DESSERT COOLER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 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.MUST CLEAN CAN OPENER,ALL SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALL WALK IN COOLERS,FRYERS,MICROWAVES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,NOZZLES ON DRINK MACHINES,UNDER SIDES OF PREP TABLES,FANGUARD COVERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS & WALK IN COOLERS,DISPLAY SHELVES,WALL VENT IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 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 CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALL WALK IN COOLERS,FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

  • 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA,DINING AREA,PREP AREAS & WHERE NEEDED,STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN & PAINT WALLS IN PREP AREA & COOLERS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

  • 36

    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 & END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON ALL TOILET ROOM DOORS.

  • 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN REAR PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER.

  • 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.THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

  • 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.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM UNDER STAIR CASE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
363488

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA AGUASCALIENTES · 3132 W 26TH ST

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: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF GRILLS AND PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN, RUSTY DISPLAY SHELVES THRU-OUT AND REPLACE BROOKEN PLASTIC CURTAINS IN MAIN KITCHEN DOOR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN, WALK IN COOLERS SHELVES, MICROWAVE OVENS, AND MEAT SLICERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH KITCHENS AND THRU-OUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN MAIN KITCHEN, AND WALLS AT DISH WASHING AREA NEAR MEAT DEPT., CLEAN HOODS AND FILTERS AT FRONT COOKING AREA AND REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF-CLOSING DEVICES FOR CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS DOORS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector 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. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER MEAT DEPT. 3PART SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector 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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
363472

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA AGUASCALIENTES · 3132 W 26TH ST

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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT UNDER SIDE OF SERVICE COUNTER IN CRACKS IN CREVICES,ON TOP OF PAPER TOWEL HOLDER IN FRONT PREP AREA,ALSO SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES IN CREVICES OF PREP TABLE & A BOX OF LEMON JUICE ON FLOOR NEAR SAME PREP TABLE,TRASH CAN IN DINING AREA.LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN DINING AREA FLYING AROUND.5-RODENT DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL BOX BEHIND PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES,RODENT DROPPINGS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/10/11.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF GRILLS AND PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN, RUSTY DISPLAY SHELVES THRU-OUT AND REPLACE BROOKEN PLASTIC CURTAINS IN MAIN KITCHEN DOOR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN, WALK IN COOLERS SHELVES, MICROWAVE OVENS, AND MEAT SLICERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH KITCHENS AND THRU-OUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN MAIN KITCHEN, AND WALLS AT DISH WASHING AREA NEAR MEAT DEPT., CLEAN HOODS AND FILTERS AT FRONT COOKING AREA AND REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF-CLOSING DEVICES FOR CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS DOORS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector 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. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER MEAT DEPT. 3PART SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector 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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
365465

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA AGUASCALIENTES · 3132 W 26TH ST

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. MUST SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF GRILLS AND PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN, RUSTY DISPLAY SHELVES THRU-OUT AND REPLACE BROOKEN PLASTIC CURTAINS IN MAIN KITCHEN DOOR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN, WALK IN COOLERS SHELVES, MICROWAVE OVENS, AND MEAT SLICERS.

  • 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 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH KITCHENS AND THRU-OUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.

  • 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 CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN MAIN KITCHEN, AND WALLS AT DISH WASHING AREA NEAR MEAT DEPT., CLEAN HOODS AND FILTERS AT FRONT COOKING AREA AND REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF-CLOSING DEVICES FOR CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS DOORS.

  • 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. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER MEAT DEPT. 3PART SINK.

  • 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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
365216

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNICERIA AGUASCALIENTES · 3132 W 26TH ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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