CARNITAS DON PICHI

2702 W 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60632 · Restaurant

7 inspections

Canvass3 nov. 2025
5 infractions
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - OBSERVED LABELS MISSING FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (SALT AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH CONTENTS NAME.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY IN CONTAINERS/BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED UNUSED/UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED AN OVERHEAD BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB.
Canvass23 août 2024
4 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON THE INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED MISSING TILES ON STEP DOWN INTO THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA WHERE DRY FOODSTUFFS AND EXTRA COOLERS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass21 août 2023
5 infractions
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF SALSA REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WET WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
- 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
  - OBSERVED SINGLE SERICE TRAYS ON THE SHELF AT THE COOK LINE AND FRONT COUNTER STORED FACING UP. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CELL PHONE STORED ON THE MEAT SLICER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY STORE PERSONAL ITEMS.
Canvass13 oct. 2022
6 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS, MAINTAIN.
- 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - FOUND COOKED TCS FOODS (CARNITAS, RICE, AND MEAT) HELD AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES (103F-116F). HOT HOLDING MUST BE AT 135F OR ABOVE. THE ABOVE FOOD WAS RAPIDLY REHEATED TO 175F DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - MUST LABEL FOOD STORED IN UNORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE, MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROOVES AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FOUND FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Plainte6 déc. 2021
2 infractions
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  - MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - CUTTING BOARD STAINED AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES
License Re-Inspection22 mars 2021
0 infraction
License15 mars 2021
8 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - NO HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE CARNITAS ARE HANDLED/SERVED. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SINK IN SAME AREA RUNNING WATER 100F-120F UNDER CITY PLUMBING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
- 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
  - REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT ON. INSTD TO HAVE ON AND ABOVE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (IE, METAL STEM THERMOMETER). INSTD TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - MISSING PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. INSTD TO PROVIDE LOGBOOK INCLUDING SERVICE RECEIPT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - LARGE POTS ON SITE FOR CARNITAS AND TAMALES UNABLE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SMALL POTS TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE LARGER SINK OR APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - NO CHEMICAL TEST KITS FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - NO DUMPSTER OR CONTRACT ON SITE FOR LICENSED GARBAGE DISPOSAL. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN TRAINING