CARNICERIA EL PORVENIR

150 E KENSINGTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628 · Grocery Store

11 inspections

1. Canvass8 juin 2026

   4 infractions

   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • FOUND TONGS HANGING ON THE HANDLE OF THE DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MULTI USE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN SAME.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR WITH STAINS, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS AROUND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR MEAT PREP AREA WITH STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT OF THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • FOUND THE WALK IN COOLER LIGHT BULB BLOWN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING PER CITY CODE.
2. Canvass Re-Inspection12 déc. 2025

   1 infraction

   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • 4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON THE WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING OF LARGE EQUIPMENT.
3. Canvass5 déc. 2025

   11 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2. 7-38-012.
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, DELI MEAT) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • 4-602.11 OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES ON THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BUTCHER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GROOVES OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD. OBSERVED DELI MEAT SLICER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-501.111 OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEES THAT ARE ON SITE DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C).
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • 4-302.14 OBSERVED INADEQUATE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE FACILITY HAS CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR POOLS AND SPAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE TEST STRIPS FOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • 4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON THE WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING OF LARGE EQUIPMENT.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BUTCHER AREA WITH DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
4. Canvass Re-Inspection2 déc. 2024

   1 infraction

   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD NOT OPERABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
5. Canvass22 nov. 2024

   18 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPNGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED OPEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT MECHANICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, AND CONTAMINATION.
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED HANDLE OF ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE IN BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED DAMAGED SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SHELVING SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED SOILED AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SLICERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON WALLS, FLOORS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT, OPENINGS, CRACKS AND CREVICES IN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD NOT OPERABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
6. Canvass19 juin 2020

   4 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTD MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL BE ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • NOTED THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND REPAINT(NON-TOXI PAINT).
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE DELI COUNTER. ALSO MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CEILING ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT.
7. Canvass Re-Inspection2 sept. 2016

   0 infraction

8. Canvass26 août 2016

   7 infractions

   • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
     • OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER CRATES IN STORAGE AREA UNDER STAIRWAY NEAR 7UP REACH-IN COOLER, 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN SOUTHWEST STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT, 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA. REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING/PALLETS IN STORAGE AREA UNDER STAIRWAY NEAR 7UP COOLER.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, SALES, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
   • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
     • PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT WASHROOM.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
9. Canvass16 déc. 2014

   3 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AREA,HAS ACCUMLATION OF ICE BUILD-UP
   • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
     • PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WHERE MILK IS STORED NEAR FRONT COUNTER
10. Canvass31 oct. 2013

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN EXPOSED SINK AND SHELVES IN BASEMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.
11. Canvass10 sept. 2012

    7 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN SLICER, CUTTING BOARDS, DISPLAY AND STORAGE SHELVES, ETC.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORs UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND PREP TABLE IN MEAT PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.