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GERARDOS CARNICERIA

3116 W POPE JOHN PAUL II DR, CHICAGO, IL 60632 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

GERARDOS CARNICERIA has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 21, 2014. The most recent inspection, on August 12, 2015, found no infractions.

1 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on January 21, 2014. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 17 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on December 9, 2014. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 2, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on November 24, 2014. For example: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARDS ON EACH SIDE OF EXPSED HADNSINKS. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLER. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED AND SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED GREASE TRAP UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND OR PAINT GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARDS ON EACH SIDE OF EXPSED HADNSINKS. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLER. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED AND SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED GREASE TRAP UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND OR PAINT GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS OF KITCHEN UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS IN WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR. REACH IN FREEZER MUST BE REPAIRED OR REMOVED.
  4. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1395604 DATED 2/07/2014 NOT CORRECTED #38 MUST INSTALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE LARGEST POT PAN AND UTENSIL WITH ATTACHED DRAINBOARD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARDS ON EACH SIDE OF EXPSED HADNSINKS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLER. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED AND SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED GREASE TRAP UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND OR PAINT GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS OF KITCHEN UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS IN WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR. REACH IN FREEZER MUST BE REPAIRED OR REMOVED.
  5. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST UTENSIL(S) AND IT MUST HAVE A METAL DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED.
  6. License

    9 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 49F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED SO AS TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. MUST FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT [email protected] CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ICE BUILDUP IN REACH-IN CHEST FREEZER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA BY DISPLAY COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT AS WELL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN LOWER PART OF DAMAGED WALL IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST UTENSIL(S) AND IT MUST HAVE A METAL DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE ALL OTHER IN BASEMENT.

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