CARNICERIA JIMENEZ #2

3850 W FULLERTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Grocery Store

26 inspections

1. Complaint Re-InspectionApr 30, 2026

   5 infractions

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS THROUGHOUT COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT GROCERY STORE (DAIRY, MEAT, PROCESSED FOODS) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS LOCATED IN MEAT PREP WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK GROOVESS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INSIDE OF RAW MEAT CASING LOCATED IN REAR OF GROCERY STORE IN NEED OF CLEANING. NOTED WIRED RACKS, STORAGE CONTAINERS ANS SHELVING RACK IN CHICKEN PACKING PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.11 OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED, DISCOLORED AND MISSING CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT GROCERY 7,8,9, AISLES WHERE COOLING UNITS ARE LOCATED AND NEAR MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBALE SURFACES
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • 6-501.14 OBSERVED FANS INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER, CHICKEN PACKAGING AND REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
2. ComplaintApr 7, 2026

   7 infractions

   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 50 LBS COMMERCIALLY PACKAGED (BOLOGNA, SALAMI, HOT DOGS, POLISH SAUSAGES, DELI MEAT, APPROX. 85 LBS VARIETY FRESH CHEESES, 70 LBS VARIETY PACKAGED SOUR CREAM, ALL RANGING BETWEEN 51F-57F. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 8 LBS CHORIZO (55F), 6 LBS QUESADILLA FILLING MIX (53F). ALL SAID TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE DISPLAY COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN GROCERY AREAS AND IN UPRIGHT COOLERS STORED IN THE PREP AREA OF THE RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS @41FR AND BELOW AND MAINTAIN. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARED BY PIC. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. TOTAL COST OF DISCARDED ITEMS $500.
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE STORING TCS FOODS... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS FAR RIGHT DAIRY COOLER CONTAINING FRESH CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, ETC LOCATED IN GROCERY ACROSS FROM CHICKEN/PORK (53F) 2 DOOR COOLER WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED IN A RESTAURANT (50F), AND A DISPLAY COOLER LOCATED ON THE WEST WALL OF GROCERY CONTAINING FRESH CHEESE, HOT DOGS, BREAKFAST MEAT, PORK (55F). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLING EQUIPMENT AT 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS THROUGHOUT COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT GROCERY STORE (DAIRY, MEAT, PROCESSED FOODS) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS LOCATED IN MEAT PREP WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK GROOVESS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED INSIDE OF RAW MEAT CASING LOCATED IN REAR OF GROCERY STORE IN NEED OF CLEANING. NOTED WIRED RACKS, STORAGE CONTAINERS ANS SHELVING RACK IN CHICKEN PACKING PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED, DISCOLORED AND MISSING CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT GROCERY 7,8,9, AISLES WHERE COOLING UNITS ARE LOCATED AND NEAR MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBALE SURFACES
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED FANS INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER, CHICKEN PACKAGING AND REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
3. CanvassMay 16, 2025

   5 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR MEAT DEPARTMENT 3 COMP SINK NOTED STAIRS LEADING TO STAFF BREAK ROOM/ STAFF TOILET ROOMS DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND WALL AREA IN THE BUTCHER AREA. NOTED UTILITY SINK AREA WALL WITH 2" HOLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED LADIES TOILET ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR, FAUCET LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR MEAT PREP COOKING AREA, AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
4. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 30, 2024

   0 infractions

5. CanvassApr 29, 2024

   3 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT MEAT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • FOUND TCS FOOD INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 25 POUNDS COOKED BEANS AT 55.3F, 5 POUNDS SLICED TOMATOES AT 57.2F, 20 POUNDS BEEF AT 54.7F, AND 10 POUNDS GRATED CHEESE AT 54.6F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.DISPOSED OF 60 POUNDS OF TCS FOODS. FOOD VALUE AT $200.
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE.REACH IN COOLER AT 59.3F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.
6. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 2, 2023

   4 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE TAQUERIA ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP OF REAR EXIT RIGHT SIDE DOUBLE DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED TAQUERIA 2-DOOR PREP COOLER RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE SAID COOLER.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • TAQUERIA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
7. CanvassApr 7, 2023

   6 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE TAQUERIA ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER- SOUR CREAM AT 50.5 F, YOGURT ATE 51.0 F, BOLOGNA AT 50.0 F AND HOT DOGS AT 50.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL SAID OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 300 LBS, VALUED AT $1200.00.
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • DAIRY WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 51.0 F. FOUND SOUR CREAM, YOGURT AND DELI MEAT INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR DAIRY WALK IN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP OF REAR EXIT RIGHT SIDE DOUBLE DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED TAQUERIA 2-DOOR PREP COOLER RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE SAID COOLER.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • TAQUERIA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
8. CanvassOct 28, 2022

   7 infractions

   • 15. FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
     • OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION BETWEEN BREADED RAW CHICKEN CUTLETS AND BREADED RAW BEEF CUTLETS IN THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. THERE WAS NO SEPARATION BETWEEN THE TWO TYPES OF RAW MEAT AND THE RAW CHICKEN WAS IN DIRECT CONTACT AND TOUCHING THE RAW BEEF. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE DIFFERENT RAW FOODS SO THERE IS NO CROSS CONTAMINATION BETWEEN THEM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE TAQUERIA PREP COOLER AND DELI WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED PORK AT 44.4F AND GREEN SALSA AT 50F INSIDE OF THE DELI WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED HAM AT 47.1F AND CHEESE AT 48.1F INSIDE OF THE TAQUERIA PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE STAINED AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • REPLACE THE BROKEN AND HEAVILY WORN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • REPLACE THE HEAVILY SOILED HOSES FOR THE DETERGENT AND SANITIZER SETUP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA. CLEAN THE METAL STORAGE SHELVES IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • THE DOORS TO THE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS ON THE 1ST FLOOR ARE NOT SELF-CLOSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON ALL WASHROOM DOORS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.
9. ComplaintJul 1, 2021

   5 infractions

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • HOT FOOD REACH IN HOT HOLDING UNIT (ROTISSERIE CHICKEN) MISSING THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID HOT HOLDING UNIT.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED A HALF INCH GAP AT THE FRONT DOUBLE DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF SET DOORS.
   • 42. WASHING FRUITS & VEGETABLES
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ICE BLOCKS BUILD UP INSIDE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER CONDENSERS. MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSERS INSIDE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • CARNITAS PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH BOWL MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
10. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 21, 2021

    1 infraction

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A HALF INCH GAP AT THE FRONT DOUBLE DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF SET DOORS.
11. CanvassApr 14, 2021

    8 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIME BUILDUP WITHIN RESTAURANT ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ALL ICE IN ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A HALF INCH GAP AT THE FRONT DOUBLE DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF SET DOORS.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STOREED IN RESTAURANT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN AND SANITIZED CONTAINER.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • BROKEN DOOR GASKETS AT 1 DOOR COOLER IN RESTAURANT COOK/PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • BROKEN STOPPERS AT MEAT DEPARTMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • RESTAURANT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS LEAK AT RIGHT COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MISSING LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN FREEZER NEAR FIRST FLOOR RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • DUSTY FANS IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN.
12. Complaint Re-InspectionOct 4, 2019

    6 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL WRAPPED AROUND STOVE IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA NEAR MEAT DEPT.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI,MEAT PREP,CARNITA PREP AREA.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS,COMPRESSOR UNIT.DAIRY WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARD COVERS.PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS & COMPRESSOR UNIT
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR,DELI/MEAT PREP AREAS.DAMAGED WALL IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-201.15 Inspector Comments: FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR IN DELI/MEAT PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS.
13. ComplaintSep 27, 2019

    19 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS 30LBS. COOKED BEEF 49.8F DATED 9/26/19,15LBS. COOKED PORK 45.3F DATED 9/25/19,25LBS.COOKED RIB TIPS 44.6F-45.1F DATED 9/24/19.9LBS. COOKED STEAK 45.8F DATED 9/24/19.2LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE 57.2F.3LBS. SLICED TOMATOES 45.1F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.84LBS. $699.(COS) (PRIORITY 7-38-005)
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON MICROWAVE TABLE AND MICROWAVE IN STAFF BREAK ROOM,ON PIECES OF WOOD ON LOWER SHELF,ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN UNUSED 2ND FL. PREP AREA,NEAR STAIRS LEADING TO STORAGE ROOMS ON 2ND FL. ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN SEVERAL STORAGE ROOMS ON 2ND FL.ALSO.APPX. 75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND,MOP BUCKET ON 2ND FL.BREAK ROOM,PRODUCE PREP AREA,WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/27/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND ALONG TOP OF BOTH ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR PANEL ON DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL WRAPPED AROUND STOVE IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA NEAR MEAT DEPT.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI,MEAT PREP,CARNITA PREP AREA.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM TAQUERIA-FRYER CABINET.PRODUCE PREP AREA-WRAPPING STATION,PREP TABLES.HOT FOOD PREP AREA-FRYER CABINET,WEIGHT SCALE.MEAT WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNIT,COMPRESSOR UNIT.DAIRY WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARD COVERS.CARNITA PREP AREA-PREP TABLE.PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS & COMPRESSOR UNIT.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN IN DELI/MEAT DEPT.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPLACE BUCKETS USED FOR GARBAGE CANS IN TOILET ROOMS AND PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR,DELI/MEAT PREP AREAS.DAMAGED WALL IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ALL WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,2ND FL. STORAGE AREAS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM 2ND FL. UNUSED PREP AREA,2ND FL. STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR IN DELI/MEAT PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN TAQUERIA DINING AREA.
14. Short Form ComplaintDec 5, 2017

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE TIN FOIL FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR TO COOKING FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND ND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA BEHIND MEAT COUNTER AND ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN SAME AREA AND 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEES LUNCH ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND MEAT COUNTER AND REAR MEAT CUTTING ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR TO WASHROOMS IN 1ST FLOOR. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEAR TO HOT SERVICE LINE IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS AND GREASE ON ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREAS AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ARTICKES CLUTTER STORED AT MEAT PREPARATION AREAS. (TOOLS, GARAGE, ETC). (NEED CLEANING AND ORGANIZING).
15. ComplaintNov 9, 2017

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE TIN FOIL FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR TO COOKING FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND ND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA BEHIND MEAT COUNTER AND ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN SAME AREA AND 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEES LUNCH ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND MEAT COUNTER AND REAR MEAT CUTTING ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR TO WASHROOMS IN 1ST FLOOR. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEAR TO HOT SERVICE LINE IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS AND GREASE ON ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREAS AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ARTICKES CLUTTER STORED AT MEAT PREPARATION AREAS. (TOOLS, GARAGE, ETC). (NEED CLEANING AND ORGANIZING)
16. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 22, 2017

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler that had shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be replaced/sealed).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Above violation still remaining(Floors in meat department had exposed concrete and peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, floor in receiving areas had exposed concrete, shall be repaired/sealed.).
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Above violation still remaining(Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage).
17. CanvassMay 12, 2017

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • Found/observed front entrance/exit door not rodent prooed door had 1/2 inch gap on bottom of door, and 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch gap on side of door, also found/observed rear receiving doors not rodent proofed doors had gaps ranging from 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch on bottom and middle of doors. Citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Found food items not properly dated in dairy walk in cooler, and in deli department walk in cooler , must properly date food items in dairy walk in cooler, and in deli department walk in cooler. Found some food items not properly in reach in cooler in kitchen prep area.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Caulk around 3 compartment sinks and exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep area, meat department area, and deli department area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced, Walk in cooler shelving/racks in produce department, meat department, and dairy department walk in cooler had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. walk in cooler that had shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be replaced/sealed.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Walk in cooler shelving/racks in meat department, had excess food accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Produce walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food, dirt accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Meat department display cooler door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors in meat department had exposed concrete and peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, floor in receiving areas had exposed concrete, shall be repaired/sealed. Floors in 2nd floor storage room under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in receiving area under pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Walls in meat department not clean, had excess food splattering, need detailed cleaning, walls in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, wall by exposed hank sink had gaps/peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Exhaust fan in women's bathroom (2nd floor)in state of disrepair, not working, shall be repaired/replaced. 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
18. Short Form ComplaintFeb 19, 2016

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OLD MEAT PARTICLES INSIDE MEAT GRINDERS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WHEN EVER NOT IN USE....NOTED DEEP BROWN CUTS ON CUTTING BOARD AT THE MEAT COUNTER OF THE DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, SANITIZE AND/OR REPLACE
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE PREP AREAS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREMISES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE DELI AND MEAT COUNTER, NOTED MOLDY SUBSTANCE ON CEILING INSIDE MEAT WALK IN COOLER WITH WATER DRIPPING FROM THE CONDENSATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE DELI/MEAT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
19. Canvass Re-InspectionJan 11, 2016

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OLD MEAT PARTICLES INSIDE MEAT GRINDERS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WHEN EVER NOT IN USE....NOTED DEEP BROWN CUTS ON CUTTING BOARD AT THE MEAT COUNTER OF THE DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, SANITIZE AND/OR REPLACE
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE PREP AREAS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREMISES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE DELI AND MEAT COUNTER, NOTED MOLDY SUBSTANCE ON CEILING INSIDE MEAT WALK IN COOLER WITH WATER DRIPPING FROM THE CONDENSATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE DELI/MEAT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
20. CanvassJan 8, 2016

    7 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT THE PREP TABLE AND INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:- PAPOUSA CHEESE 85.6F, PAPOUSA BEANS 91F, PAPOUSA PORK 91.1F, ENCHILLADAS 101.2F, BREADED CHICKEN 52.1F,BEEF 48.2F, CHICKEN 45.9F, EGGS 47.4F, EGGS 47.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 67 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $170.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • NOTED WASTE WATER BACK UP ON FLOOR DRAINS WHEN WATER IS OPENED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR HALL WAY NEXT TO THE PREP ROOM FOR DEEP FRYING PORK SKIN. ALSO NOTED WATER BACKING UP INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE THE MEAT PREP COOLER WHEN WATER IS OPENED FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSIDE THE MEAT PREP COOLER AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR HALL WAY. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID,LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES ONTO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OLD MEAT PARTICLES INSIDE MEAT GRINDERS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WHEN EVER NOT IN USE....NOTED DEEP BROWN CUTS ON CUTTING BOARD AT THE MEAT COUNTER OF THE DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, SANITIZE AND/OR REPLACE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE PREP AREAS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREMISES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE DELI AND MEAT COUNTER, NOTED MOLDY SUBSTANCE ON CEILING INSIDE MEAT WALK IN COOLER WITH WATER DRIPPING FROM THE CONDENSATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE DELI/MEAT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
21. CanvassJan 8, 2015

    8 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE,INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN COMSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN CUTTING MEAT ROOM. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND PREP TABLES IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP. REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS IN THE RESTAURANT.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • OBSERVED EMLOYEES WASHROOMS DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE RESTAURANT AREA ARE DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED AT THE DAIRY REACH-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER IN THE RESTAURANT. MUST PROVIDE.
22. CanvassJun 24, 2014

    11 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND 25 POUNDS OF PORK (AL PASTOR) ON ROTISSERIE SPIT (GYROS DESIGN) THAT REGISTERED A TEMPERATURE OF 107.2F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED PORK WHICH WAS VALUED AT $75. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS BELOW 40F AND HOT FOODS ABOVE 140F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • FOUND 6 INCHES OF STANDING WATER THROUGHOUT ENTIRE BASEMENT DUE TO FAULTY SUMP PUMP AND BLOCKED DRAIN (AS STATED BY OPERATOR). PLUMBER ON SITE INSTALLED NEW SUMP PUMP TO DRAIN WATER OUT. VIOLATION ABATED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DRAINAGE TO PREVENT WATER BACK UP. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • FOUND MULTIPLE SINKS ON PREMISES WITHOUT SOAP OR WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS (2ND FLOOR, PRODUCE PREP ROOM, CHICHARRON ROOM, ETC). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ENSURE THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR A SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND REAR DOOR NEAR GREASE RECEPTACLE, FRONT ENTRY DOORS, AND REAR DOOR NEAR INTERIOR COMPACTOR WITH A QUARTER OF AN INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF EACH DOOR WHERE THE DOOR LINES UP WITH THE GROUND. FACILITY INSTALLED NEW DOOR SWEEPS DURING INSPECTION AND ALL DOORS ARE NOW TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND TIN FOIL ON SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND DEEP, DARK GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR SAND AND BLEACH AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON AIR CURTAINS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF RESTAURANT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND ALL WALK IN COOLER CONDENSERS WITH DUST BUILDUP AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN REGULARLY AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN REGULARLY AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DRIPPING CONDENSATION FROM AIR CONDITIONING VENTS IN REAR OF FACILITY NEAR THE INTERIOR COMPACTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SO CONDENSATION DOES NOT DRIP ONTO FOOD OR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND MEAT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS SO EACH COMPARTMENT HAS A STOPPER AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALL, AND MAINTAIN.
23. CanvassJan 24, 2013

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL FOODS MADE IN HOUSE, THATS OUT ON DISPLAY BEING OFFER FOR SALE, WITH THE SOURCE OF WHERE FOODS ORIGINATE, OR COMES FROM
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND DISPLAY CASE AREA AND IN MEAT MARKET AREA
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE PRODUCE AREA
24. CanvassApr 6, 2011

    7 infractions

    • 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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK FOOD PREP ROOM LOCATED 2ND FLOOR,RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS IN DAIRY WALK-IN-COOLER MUST CLEAN,PAINT USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,MAINTAIN ALSO PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT REAR 3 COMP SINK BY CARNITA PREP ROOM.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLERS,BAN SAW,KNIFE STORAGE AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOM SHELVINGS AT MEAT DEPT,CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP AREAS ETC.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT MEAT DEPT,WALLS,ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS ALL ALONG MEAT DEPT REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED,MAINTAIN ALSO FAN BLADES ARE DUSTY AT TAQUERIA MUST CLEAN,MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF FOOD PREPS,DRY STORAGE ROOMS AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT COVERS ALONG REAR CARNITA FOOD PREP COUNTER ALSO LIGHT SHIELDS AT TAQUERIA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
    • 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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AT PIPE NORTH CORNER EXPOSED HANDSINK(MEAT DEPT),CLEAN ALL VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS,GROCERY ISLES.
    • 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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE TAMALE 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED EAST WALL BY MEAT DEPT,PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING DISPLAY COOKED CHICKENS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • 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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM UPPER SHELVINGS AT PRODUCE PREP ROOM REAR,MEAT DEPT ALONG CUTTING BOARD TABLES,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN-COOLERS REAR,AT 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREAS,INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN-COOLER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,ALWAYS STORE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
25. Short Form ComplaintJun 23, 2010

    6 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • OBSERVED CLEANED CUTTING BOARDS AT RESTAURANT MAIN KITCHEN STORED ON FLOOR,,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ELEVATE 6" OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. ADVISED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOODS AT REFRIGERATOR IN THE RESTAURANT MAIN KITCHEN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR RUSTING METAL FLOOR COVERING ON WALK IN FREEZER BY PRODUCE ROOM ON 1stFL.,AND REPLACE CRACKED GLASS SLIDING DOORS ON REACH IN COOLER AT MEAT DEPT. PREP/ SERVING AREA. MUST ALSO REMOVE INSULATION LININGS ON MEAT DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES,FOR PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AT DIFFERENT LOCTIONS OF FACILITY WITH DEBRIS OR STAINS NEEDS CLEANING:VENTS IN MALE AND FEMALE TOILET ROOMS ON 1stfl,TABLES IN DINING AREA,CAN OPENER BLADE AND WALLS,AND EXHAUST FAN COVERS ON WALK IN COOLERS
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR FLOOR TILE MISSING BEHIND TOILET BOWL IN MALE TOILET ON 1stFL.,AND REPAIR BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR AT FRONT ENTRANCE OF MEAT WALK IN COOLER BY CANITAS PREP AREA HOLDING WATER,MUST MAINTAIN DRY.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL OPENING ON WALLS IN PRODUCE PREP ROOM AND AT ENTRANCE TO DELI PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSEVERED FUACET JOINT ON 3COMP.SINK AT RESTAURANT MAIN KITCHEN LEAKING WATER WHEN TURNED ON, INSTD. MANAGER TO REPAIR. MINOR FROM 05-12-10.
26. CanvassMay 12, 2010

    6 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • 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. OBSERVED CLEANED CUTTING BOARDS AT RESTAURANT MAIN KITCHEN STORED ON FLOOR,,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ELEVATE 6" OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. ADVISED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOODS AT REFRIGERATOR IN THE RESTAURANT MAIN KITCHEN.
    • 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 REPAIR RUSTING METAL FLOOR COVERING ON WALK IN FREEZER BY PRODUCE ROOM ON 1stFL.,AND REPLACE CRACKED GLASS SLIDING DOORS ON REACH IN COOLER AT MEAT DEPT. PREP/ SERVING AREA. MUST ALSO REMOVE INSULATION LININGS ON MEAT DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES,FOR PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND OR UTENSILS AT DIFFERENT LOCTIONS OF FACILITY WITH DEBRIS OR STAINS NEEDS CLEANING:VENTS IN MALE AND FEMALE TOILET ROOMS ON 1stfl,TABLES IN DINING AREA,CAN OPENER BLADE AND WALLS,AND EXHAUST FAN COVERS ON WALK IN COOLERS.
    • 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 REPAIR FLOOR TILE MISSING BEHIND TOILET BOWL IN MALE TOILET ON 1stFL.,AND REPAIR BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR AT FRONT ENTRANCE OF MEAT WALK IN COOLER BY CANITAS PREP AREA HOLDING WATER,MUST MAINTAIN DRY.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENING ON WALLS IN PRODUCE PREP ROOM AND AT ENTRANCE TO DELI PREP 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. OBSERVED FAUCET JOINT ON 3COMP.SINK AT RESTAURANT MAIN KITCHEN LEAKING WATER WHEN TURNED ON,INSTD. MANAGER TO REPAIR.