CARNICERIA GUANJUATO #3

1436 N ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622 · Grocery Store

24 inspections

1. Canvass Re-InspectionDec 12, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER OF REAR DELIVERY DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • 4-301.13 : OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BUTCHER PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2. Canvass Re-InspectionNov 14, 2025

   5 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA WHILE READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PACKAGED AND 2ND FL. STORAGE AREA WHERE BEANS ARE PACKAGED MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP & TOWELS, AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER OF REAR DELIVERY DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • 4-301.13 : OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BUTCHER PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL TRIM IN MEAT & PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.
3. CanvassNov 7, 2025

   23 infractions

   • 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
     • OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY A MALE FOOD HANDLER. OBSERVED HIM WIPING HIS NOSE WITH HIS HAND, THEN WENT INTO THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND GOT A CONTAINER OF PEPPERS AND PLACED THEM IN STYRO FOAM CONTAINERS WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN CARNITAS KITCHEN MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA WHILE READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PACKAGED AND 2ND FL. STORAGE AREA WHERE BEANS ARE PACKAGED MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP & TOWELS, AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN BUTCHER PREP AREA.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED TCS FOODS, SUCH AS 50LBS.COOKED STEAK AT 46.6°F-50.0°F INSIDE OF 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN TAQUERIA DATED 11/6/25 AND 6LBS. CUT CANTALOUPE-53.2F.7LBS. CUT PAPYA-52.5F.1LBS. CUT GUAVA-59.0F.3LBS. CUT PINEAPPLES IN PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW.APPX.67LBS. $634.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR AT 52.5°F WITH TCS READY TO EAT /CUT PRODUCE ON DISPLAY FOR SALE. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED ITEMS AND WILL GOING FORWARD PLACING PRODUCE INSIDE OF DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF TAQUERIA 2- DOOR PREP COOLER, MEAT DISPLAY UNITS IN BUTCHER AREA, PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE IN ALL PREP AREAS (SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES).
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND, ON UPPER WALLS AND CEILINGS IN TAQUERIA, JUICE BAR, BUTCHER AREA, CARNITA KITCHEN, MOPSINK AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/7/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER OF REAR DELIVERY DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED BUCKETS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE AND STORE PROPERLY.
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED TONGS ON TOP OF PASTRIES IN DISPLAY CASE MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER,PRODUCE PREP AREA AND CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNIT.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON TAQUERIA 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,MISSING SINK STOPPERS IN BUTCHER PREP AREA.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BUTCHER PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED COOKING KETTLES AND POTS IN CARNITAS KITCHEN TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM TAQUERIA STEAM TABLE, GRILL TABLE,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR UNIT & FAN GUARD COVERS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL TRIM IN MEAT & PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR AND PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,CARNITAS KITCHEN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR IN TAQUERIA AND REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR IN CARNITA KITCHEN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN JUICE BAR AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND MOPSINK AREA.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS.
4. CanvassDec 2, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE RESTURAUNT SIDE WITH DEEP GROOVES AND BADLY DENTED IN. INSTRUCTED THAT THEY MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE LOWER REACH IN UNITS IN THE COOKING SIDE WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BOTTOM AND IN THE GROOVES OF THE DOOR GASKETS.
5. CanvassDec 7, 2023

   4 infractions

   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS STORED FACING UP AT THE RESTAURANT COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TRAYS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDSINK BEHIND WAIT STATION AREA IN RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED A MISSING FAN GUARD IN THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
6. Canvass Re-InspectionMar 3, 2022

   6 infractions

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE BOTTOM 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP/GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FACUET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE DINING ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE HANDSINK IN THE SMOOTHIE/CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BOTH UNISEX PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST/DEBRIS BUILDUP IN BOTH PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE UNISEX THE TOILET ROOMS EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
7. CanvassFeb 24, 2022

   8 infractions

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE BOTTOM 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP/GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA/KITCHEN NEAR THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FACUET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE DINING ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE HANDSINK IN THE SMOOTHIE/CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BOTH UNISEX PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH MIDDLE LID MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST/DEBRIS BUILDUP IN BOTH PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE UNISEX THE TOILET ROOMS EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
8. CanvassJan 26, 2021

   7 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR BUTCHER AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE CUTTING TABLES IN REAR BUTCHER AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT, MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR BUTCHER AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPALCE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVED CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGNIZE AREA. OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN FRONT SELLING AREA, REAR AND PREP AREAS. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
9. CanvassJan 21, 2020

   4 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR BUTCHER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
   • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED COOKED PORK IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE (121.3 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT HOT HOLDING IS 135 DEGREE F AND ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD. APPROX 3 LBS FOOD AND $40 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED TCS FOODS SITTING ON THE CUTTING BOARD AND SITTING ON TOP OF ANOTHER PAN INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE (BEEF, 85.7 DEGREE F, DICED TOMATOES 49.3 DEGREE F) INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING IS 41 DEGREE F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD. APPROX 8 LBS FOOD AND $50 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED CONSOLIDATED WITH CITATION ABOVE.
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED TCS FOODS (RIBS, DICED TOMATOES, SMOKED SAUSAGE, SHREDDED LETTUCE) IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
10. Canvass Re-InspectionJul 12, 2019

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT BUTCHER'S AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.PROVIDE SOUP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BUTCHER'S AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING DRAINING SLOW IN FOOD PREP AREA TAQUERIA AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
11. CanvassJul 2, 2019

    13 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT BUTCHER'S AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.PROVIDE SOUP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN TAQUERIA AREA. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING AND VISIBLE THERMOMETER.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING ON BUTCHER'S AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP TAQUERIA AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BUTCHER'S AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING DRAINING SLOW IN FOOD PREP AREA TAQUERIA AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE DISPLAY SHELVING, IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT BUTCHER'S AREA. MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MUST MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED BURN LIGHTS BULBS INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED.
12. CanvassApr 3, 2018

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA(RESTAURANT)AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA(KITCHEN)TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED A FEW WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE SELLING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA(RESTAURANT). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
13. CanvassJul 13, 2017

    5 infractions

    • 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
      • FOUND SPOILED FOOD NOT WHOLESOME IN APPEARANCE BEHIND THE CAFE: OBESERVED QUESADILLAS STORED IN THE COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT STORED BEHIND THE CAFE WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE COVERING THE OUTSIDES OF THE QUESADILLAS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 22 INDIVIDUALY WRAPPED PACKAGES OF QUESADILLAS WORTH APPROXIMATELY $150 AT 5#. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED 50LBS OF CHOPPED BEEF STORED IN BLACK TRASH BAG, WITHIN A PLASTIC STORAGE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED 10 STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR NORTH CORNER OF STORE, NEAR THE CAFE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD IN 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE, ABOVE INVENTORY. INSTRD MANAGER TO REPLACE SHEILD. OBSERVED (1) LIGHT FIXTURE NOT WORKING IN 2ND FLOOR COOLER. INSTRD MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING END CAP ON LIGHT FIXTURE IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRD MANAGER TO REPLACE END CAP.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED LEAK AT ALL 3 SINKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR LEAKS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AT FAUCET IN THE REAR MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS, USED FOR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.
14. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 4, 2016

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREAS (TAQUERIA AND BUTCHER AREAS) ARE STAINED AND PITTED, OPEN SEAMS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHTS ABOVE PRODUCE DISPLAY STANDS AND IN REAR COOKING ROOM (BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) ARE NOT SHIELDED. MUST INSTALL LIGHTSHIELDS WITH END CAPS.
15. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 2, 2016

    13 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERAUTRE. FOUND 63 POUNDS OF DICED COOKED MEAT AT TEMP OF 87.6F-92.3F AND 97F STORED ON TOP THE CUTTING BOARD BY THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER. FOUND 6POUNDS OF SLICED AVOCADO AT TEMP OF 62.3F,SLICED AND DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 51.3F STORED ON INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER.COLD FOOD MUST MAINATIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW,HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 76,VALUE 863 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-22-16,REPORT #1946998 #18-WE(CERTIFIED MANAGER AND MYSELF) OBSERVED 15 LIVE FLIES ACTIVITIES AT TAQUERIA AREA,ON WALLS AND UNDER PREP TABLES; 50 OR MORE FLIES AT BUTCHER'S AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE PREP TABLES BY THE WALK-IN COOLER;10 FLIES ON MAIN KITCHEN AREA ON WALLS. TODAY (8/2/16) OVER 200 SMALL FLIES WERE OBSEVED IN THE KITCHEN, TAQUERIA/RESTAURANT DINING AND BUTCHER'S AREA. LIVE FLIES ON PAPER TOWELS USED TO DRY HANDS, FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT, WALLS, RACKS, FOOD AND SUPPLY CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AREAS AND ALL EQUIPMENT. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-42-090.
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED TWO HOUSE FLIES ON BREAD AND SMALL FLIES ON TOP OF 14# BREAD AND SWEET BREADS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR DISPLAY CASE IN SELLING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD AND DISCARDED. 14 POUNDS, $45 VALUE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOORS OF THE UNIT, NOT ABLE TO CLOSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON FOOD REPACKED THAT ARE SOLD TO CUSTOMERS,EACH LABEL MUST HAVE: FOOD NAME, SOURCE AND FOOD INGREDIENTS.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • DIRTY,BROKEN CARD BOARDS ARE USED ON SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS AND ON TOP METAL SHELVES IN PREP AREA,STORAGE AT SECOND FLOOR AND SELLING ARE. NEED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NO KNOBS PROVIDED AT LID AT STEAM TABLES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, TAQUERIA AREA. REMOVE DIRTY CARDBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ON SHELVES,PREP AREA(TAQUERIA AND BUTCHER'S AREA)AND INSIDE THE COOLERS.SURAFCE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. CUTTING BOARDS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS ARE STAINED AND PITTED/OPEN SEAMS. MUST REFININSH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. PEELING/FLAKING FINISH ON RACKS IN TAQUERIA AREA PREP AND STORAGE COOLERS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE RACKS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FILTERS AND HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN TAQUERIA AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • EXCESS WATER ON FLOORS IN BUTCHER'S AREA, REAR KITCHEN, AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT SECOND FLOOR, WHICH THE UNIT HAD EXCESS BLOOD ON FLOOR WITH STRONG FOUL ODOR. BROKEN OR MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,AND KEE FLOORS DRY AND CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.ALLS FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS, WITH EXCESS GRIME BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, ALSO MUST PROVIDE DRAIN COVERS FOR ALL FLOOR DRAINS. ACCUMULATED WATER AND DEBRIS IN ELEVATOR PIT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT TAQUERIA AREA,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. ACCUMULATED DUST ON CEILING VENTS AND TILE IN DINING AREA AND DISPLAY AREAS. MUST CLEAN SAME.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NO LIGHT SHIELDS PROVIDED AT OPENED PRODUCE DISPLAY CASES AND COOLERS AND IN BREAD DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THEM WITH END CAPS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXPOSED HAND SINK AT TAQUERIA AREA AND BUTCHER'S AREA SLOWLY DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON EACH PREP AREAS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALSO THERMOMETR IS NEEDED INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT BUTCHTERS AREA
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • TONGS FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE BREAD DISPLAY NOT TETHERED. INSTRUCTED TO TETHER TONGS OR PROVIDE SINGLE USE DELI TISSUE.
16. CanvassJul 22, 2016

    13 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • AT TAQUERIA AREA FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: GUACAMOLE AT TEMP, OF 68.7F,SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 59.9F AND DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 59.6F PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER,WHICH MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40.1F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW .FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 20,VALUE 50 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS WITH BARE HANDS MAKING TACOS:TORTILLAS,CHOPPED CILANTRO, CHOPPED ONIONS,DICED TOMATOES AND CHEESE.WIPING HIS HANDS ON APRON,NO HAND WASHING. DISCUSSED REQUIREMENT OF NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. USE DISPOSABLE GLOVES, UTENSILS, DELI TISSUE ETC. MANAGER ON SITE SOLVED THE PROBLEM CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • WE(CERTIFIED MANAGER AND MYSELF) OBSERVED(15 LIVE FLIES ACTIVITIES AT TAQUERIA AREA,ON WALLS AND UNDER PREP TABLES); 50 OR MORE FLIES AT BUTCHER'S AREA SPECIALLY UNDER THE PREP TABLES BY THE WALK-IN COOLER;10 FLIES ON MAIN KITCHEN AREA ON WALLS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED.NOT AN INFESTATION SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
    • 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
      • NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK SANITIZER STRENGTH AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INORMATION WAS GIVEN ON 7-10-15,REPORT #145069 UNDER COMMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON FOOD REPACKED THAT ARE SOLD TO CUSTOMERS,EACH LABEL MUST HAVE:SOURCE AND FOOD INGREDIENTS.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • DIRTY,BROKEN CARD BOARDS ARE USED ON SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS AND ON TOP METAL SHELVES IN PREP AREA,STORAGE AT SECOND FLOOR AND SELLING ARE. NEED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO STOPPER PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NO KNOBS PROVIDED AT LID AT STEAM TABLES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,TAQUERIA AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FILTERS AND HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. TAQUERIA AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • EXCESS WATER ON FLOORS IN BUTCHER'S AREA,REAR KITCHEN,AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT SECOND FLOOR,WHICH THE UNIT HAD EXCESS BLOOD ON FLOOR WITH STRONG FOUL ODOR. BROKEN OR MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,AND KEE FLOORS DRY AND CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT TAQUERIA AREA,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NO LIGHT SHIELDS PROVIDED AT OPENED PRODUCE CASE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THEM WITH END CAPD
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXPOSED HAND SINK AT TAQUERIA AREA AND BUTCHER'S AREA SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON EACH PREP AREAS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALSO THERMOMETR IS NEEDED INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT BUTCHTERS AREA.
17. CanvassJul 10, 2015

    7 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CUTTING BOARDS IN TAQUERIA IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES IN TAQUERIA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING, FLOORS IN FRONT TAQUERIA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • HOLES IN WALLS AT 2ND FLOOR IN HALLWAY AND IN MEAT DEPT IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF END CAPS ON LIGHT SHEILDS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK AT FAUCET ON HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. HOOD VENTILATION IN TAQUERIA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • THERMOMETER NEEDED IN MAIN WALK IN COOLER. MUST ADD AND MAINTAIN.
18. CanvassDec 4, 2014

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE PRODUCE DISPLAY CASE AND ABOVE GRINDER IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
19. CanvassJan 28, 2014

    6 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED TONGUE 60.8F, BEEF 113.5F, PORK 118.9F STORED ON STEAM TABLE, CARNITAS 109.5-113.6F DISPLAYED FOR SALE AND STORED UNDER HEAT LAMP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $200 OF PRODUCT. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. COOKED AND COOLED FOOD MUST BE REHEATED TO 165F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR GASKET ON MEAT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN PREP AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • ELEVATE LIMES OFF FLOOR IN TAQUERIA. REPAIR THRESHOLD ON DOOR IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND SALES AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE AND CARNITAS PREP AREA. PROVIDE END CAPS IN KITCHEN AND MEAT PREP AREA.
20. Complaint Re-InspectionJan 23, 2013

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Foods covered in coolers not properly labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Ventilation covers throough-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Must replace water stained ceiling tiles at the meat dept area were noted,hood and filters over cooking equipments at taqueria require cleaning also seal opening on lower west wall 2nd floor dry storage.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Light bulbs in butcher, rear kitchen and inside produce display case not shielded. Instructed to install shield with end caps or install shatter-proof bulbs.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Water pressure-hot low in first unisex toilet room. Instructed to increase water pressure.
21. ComplaintJan 10, 2013

    6 infractions

    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • Dish washing facilities not properly maintained at three compartment sink in kitchen. While draining water in right side of three compartment sink, water coming up left and middle of compartments. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Foods covered in coolers not properly labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Must replace water stained ceiling tiles at the meat dept area were noted,hood and filters over cooking equipments at taqueria require cleaning also seal opening on lower west wall 2nd floor dry storage.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Ventilation covers throough-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Light bulbs in butcher, rear kitchen and inside produce display case not shielded. Instructed to install shield with end caps or install shatter-proof bulbs.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Water pressure-hot low in first unisex toilet room. Instructed to increase water pressure.
22. ComplaintDec 24, 2012

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Must provide,install splashguards at exposed handsinks at food prep areas,and Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced also remove rusty shelving inside the taqueria food prep cooler.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • The following requires a detail cleaning fan covers inside the walk-in-coolers,bottoms of food prep tables along the butcher,carnitas sections.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Must replace water stained ceiling tiles at the meat dept area were noted,hood and filters over cooking equipments at taqueria require cleaning also seal opening on lower west wall 2nd floor dry storage.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Must replace burnt-out light bulbs at rear produce,dry storage areas 2nd floor.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Detail clean,organize the second floor dry storage areas,remove any unecessary articles inside the furnace room due to potential pest harborage.
23. ComplaintMar 10, 2011

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL FOODS NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL COUNTERS
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE ALL BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS BEHIND MEAT COUNTER, REPAINT RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES DOWN GROCERY AISLES AND PROVIDE KNOBS FOR STEAM TABLE LIDS
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, BEHIND MEAT COUNTER
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST STORE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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 LEAKING FAUCET AT TAQUERIA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • 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 INSIDE ALL COOLERS
24. CanvassMay 7, 2010

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND COOKED FOODS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPAIR/REPLACE ALL RUSTY RACKS IN FLOOR WALK-IN-COOLERS 2ND FLOOR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,MUST PROVIDE REMOVABLE KNIFE HOLDERS IN TAQUERIA FOR EASIER CLEANING.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS,BENEATH PRODUCE SHELVING BY WORK TABLE ALSO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN MEAT WALK-IN- COOLER.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • 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.FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN-COOLER 2ND FLOOR.