Carniceria Jimenez

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 75 live fruit flies in basement area. Instructed person in charge to abate fruit fly activity, clean and sanitize area, and inform pest control of need for additional service. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed pipe leaking at handsink in meat packaging room. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in unisex restroom in rear area of grocery store. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain covered receptacle.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling drywall in basement area exposing pipe and damaged wood. Instructed person in charge to repair and cover area. Observed water damaged ceiling in men's restroom in taqueria. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of dust on ceiling vents in restroom. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed mechanical ventialtion not operational in men's restroom. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed sugar out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris around the dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the following areas: behind/under the prep tables, the floor in the cooking area adjacent to the meat prep area, the floor throughout the upstairs areas, under all shelving in the store front areas, the upstairs ventilation fan unit.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed sugar out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Pbserved minor leak at the 3 compartment sink in the meat department. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris around the dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the following areas: behind/under the prep tables, the floor in the cooking area adjacent to the meat prep area, the floor throughout the upstairs areas, under all shelving in the store front areas, the upstairs ventilation fan unit.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed torn door gaskets inside of the 1 door prep cooler and 3 door condiment cooler in the taqueria prep area. Management instructed to replace the torn door gaskets inside both prep coolers.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 observed heavily scored and stained cutting boards in the prep area next to the meat cutting area. Management instructed to resurface or replace the stained cutting boards.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed fly strips hanging from the ceiling in the juice prep area. Management instructed to remove all hanging fly strips above food prep areas.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gaskets inside of the 1 door prep cooler and 3 door condiment cooler in the taqueria prep area. Management instructed to replace the torn door gaskets inside both prep coolers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the 3 door taqueria prep cooler, exterior of the 1 door taqueria prep cooler, wire storage racks in the taqueria walk-in cooler, and interior of the deep fryer in the meat prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the food debris on the ceiling tiles above the meat cutting area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the ventilation hood and filters in the taqueria and carnitas prep areas.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the hot holding display unit in the meat department. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all hot holding units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as shelf liner underneath the spinning griller in the taqueria. Found unsealed wood being used as shelf liner inside the basement meat walk-in cooler. Instructed management that all surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must repair gaskets on the basement walk-in freezer door and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found heavy ice build up throughout the basement walk-in freezer. Must remove all ice build up, clean, and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found dirt and debris build up on the floors in the produce prep cooler/area, the produce/milk walk-in cooler, and in the basement walk-in meat cooler. Must detail clean floors in all said areas and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found broken floor tiles and floor tiles missing grout in the basement meat walk-in cooler. Instructed to re-grout floor tiles, repair broken tiles, and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found heavy grease build up on the ventilation hood filters in the carnitas prep kitchen. Found heavy dust build up on ventilation fan covers inside washrooms throughout facility. Must clean said areas and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths store on top of prep tables in taqueria food preparation area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths store on top of prep tables in taqueria food preparation area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink in meat department draining slow. Must repair and maintain. Additional water pressure needed in the unisex employee washroom. Must provide and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex employees washroom and womens customer washroom. Must provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the walls and floor in the meat food preparation area prep. Clean the floor underneath food storage shelvin in basement.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a few missing and water damaged ceiling tiles in rear of taqueria food preparation area, above storage shelving in the grocery area. Must repair replace and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must repair ventilation inside customers washroom and must maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavily soiled cutting boards with deep groves in meat cutting cooler room. Must resurface or replace cutting boards.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed large plastic containers (in walk in cooler in basement) too large to fully submerge in existing 3 compartment sinks to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. Instructed must eliminate large plastic containers too large to fit in existing 3 compartment sinks; or replace existing sinks with basins large enough to accommodate all utensils; or provide an approved method (and demonstrate) to properly wash, rinse and sanitize all utensils.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive ice accumulation inside walk in freezer in rear of grocery, behind restaurant. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed pooling clear water on floor of meat walk in cooler in basement. Must keep clean and dry. Must maintain same. Observed heavily stained ceiling tiles in basement prep area. Must replace.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 4 live cockroaches crawling on floor and wall around the hot water tank located in north/east basement storage room.instructed to detail clean and sanitize all affected areas and pest control service is now reccomended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a),citation issued.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store and invert pots/pans stored on storage shelfs at rear kitchen storage areas to prevent contamination before use and to maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Instructed not to use grocery bags for food storage inside reach-in cooler at the taqueria. Must use food grade storage bags.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards in meat deli areas.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing sink stoppers for the 3 compartment sink area in meat deli prep areas.instructed to provide 3 adequate working sink stoppers and to maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the storage shelves and wire storage racks throughout, especially in the dry storage room and rear prep areas.detail clean the sides of hot cooking equipments with splashed grease build-up and bottom compartment of fryer at rear cooking prep area adjacent to meat deli prep area,tops and bottoms of prep tables including legs of equipments also,door gaskets on coolers at deli meat prep area and coolers in taqueria to remove splashed food debris.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed small water leak at drain pipe underneath the hand sink in rear meat packing walk-in-cooler.instructed to repair plumbing leak and to maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Back flow prevention device not located at ice machine. Must install so back flow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in the wash rooms. Management instructed to provide a covered waste receptacle in the wash rooms and to maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to re-grout the floor tiles where needed in the rear kitchen food prep area and at the deli meat prep area and meat packing walk-in-cooler room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the floors in the dry storage area and rear kitchen prep area and under the cooking equipments.detail clean the walls throughout the meat packing walk-in-cooler.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed some openings on walls around the hot water tank and floor mop sink located in north/east corner storage room showed manager.instructed to seal openings in mentioned areas.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dirt and grease accumulation on exhaust hood and exhaust fan on wall, on pipes and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipments in rear kitchen prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and attached equipments.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 clean and remove all dead insects from the floor of the basement.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed plastic containers and styrofoam cups used as scoops for salsa and other sauces. Management instructed to use a scoop with a handle so that the food is not contaminated.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the meat display cooler case and taqueria prep cooler.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered waste receptacles in the women's washrooms. Management instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 replace the water stained ceiling tiles in the prep areas and display areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the walls and floor of the meat prep area. Clean the floor of the meat walk-in freezer in the basement.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.14 remove the carpeted floor mats from the floor in the meat walk-in cooler in the basement.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Clean and remove all dead insects from the floor of the basement.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 100 mouse droppings on the storage shelves in the basement, and approximately 100 mouse droppings on the food storage shelves in the grocery aisles. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic containers and styrofoam cups used as scoops for salsa and other sauces. Management instructed to use a scoop with a handle so that the food is not contaminated.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the meat display cooler case and taqueria prep cooler.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacles in the women's washrooms. Management instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the walls and floor of the meat prep area. Clean the floor of the meat walk-in freezer in the basement.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Replace the water stained ceiling tiles in the prep areas and display areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Remove the carpeted floor mats from the floor in the meat walk-in cooler in the basement.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on site at time of inspection. Approx 60 rodent droppings were found on the floor in the following areas: under the aisles, the basement storage, the upstairs storage, the back receiving area. Must remove all evidence of pest activity, clean, sanitize and maintain areas. Recommended to contact pest control provider for further service and instruction. Priority foundation violation#:7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 3 dead mice and approx 15 dead roaches on the floor throughout facility. Must remove all dead pests, clean, sanitize, and maintain areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of dirt/debris under the aisles throughout the facility. Must remove all debris, detail clean, and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-203.12(a): must provide temperature measuring devices inside all coolers and hot hold units. Priority foundation violation #: 7-38-005. No citation issued.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: See violation #59.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15(a): observed entry doors in the front and back of grocery store not rodent proofed. The ventilation fan in the upstairs leading to the outside has no cover exposing large 4" gaps to the outside. The front and back doors have 1"-2" gaps on the sides and at the bottom of the doors. Must provide a tight fitting seal to all entry points into the facility to prevent pest entry.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: 3-305.12(e)(f)(g)(h): observed storage of packaged dry foods and storage of packaged goods, and food prep areas in the basement under the stairs, and directly on the floor. Must remove and provide shelving 6" off the floor.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-202.16: observed wood pallets, and milk crates being used as storage/shelving throughout premise. Must remove and provide a non-porous, corrosion-resistant, smooth, easily cleanable surface that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(b): observed slight leaks coming from the 3 compartment sink in the taqueria and the deli. The large hot water tank in the basement has a leak with constant running water; providing a harborage condition for pests. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed broken/unnecessary equipment/articles/clutter in the upstairs, basement, and receiving areas. Must remove, clean, organize, and maintain areas. 6-201.16(a):observed dirt/debris buildup inside all of the toilet room's exhaust ventilation fan covers. Must remove dirt/debris, clean, and maintain. 6-501.12(a): must detail clean and maintain the following areas: behind/under the chichironas prep tables, the floor in the cooking area adjacent to the meat prep area, the floor throughout the upstairs areas, under all shelving in the store front areas, in the basement work room areas, the upstairs ventilation fan unit, and the ceiling in the basement by the receiving dock (mold-like substance observed; no food or equipment storage here), the old oven in the deli area.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-203.12(a): must provide temperature measuring devices inside all coolers and hot hols units. Priority foundation violation #: 7-38-005. No citation issued.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111: observed evidence of pest activity on site at time of inspection. Observed rodent droppings in the following areas: 75 throughout the upstairs storage areas (including employee break areas), 50 throughout all basement storage areas (including mechanical rooms), 15 by the dog food aisle, 5 by the chips aisle. Observed aprox 6 live oriental cockroaches in the basement storage areas (including mechanical rooms). Must remove all evidence of pest activity, clean, sanitize, and maintain areas. Pest control service provider was on site during inspection. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: 3-305.12(e)(f)(g)(h): observed storage of packaged dry foods and storage of packaged goods, and food prep areas in the basement under the stairs, and under water lines. Must remove.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-202.16: observed wood pallets, and milk crates being used as storage/shelving throughout premise. Must remove and provide a non-porous, corrosion-resistant, smooth, easily cleanable surface that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12: observed cutting boards in the meat prep area stained and with deep black grooves on surface. Must replace or resurface.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): must defrost, detail clean, and maintain the walk in freezer in the basement.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(b): observed slight leaks coming from the 3 compartment sink in the taqueria, and the large hot water tank in the basement. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12(a): must detail clean and maintain the following areas: behind/under the chichironas prep tables, the floor in the cooking area adjacent to the meat prep area, the floor throughout the upstairs areas, under all shelving in the store front areas, in the basement work room areas, the upstairs ventilation fan unit, and the ceiling in the basement by the receiving dock (mold-like substance observed; no food or equipment storage here).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed broken/unnecessary equipment/articles/clutter in the upstairs, basement, and receiving areas. Must remove, clean, organize, and maintain areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.16(a):observed dirt/debris buildup inside all of the toilet room's exhaust ventilation fan covers. Must remove dirt/debris, clean, and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed hood and filters greasy at hot lines.instructeted manageent to clean and maintain.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed 20 mice droppings at wallbase at rear recieving area.instructed management to clean and sanitize area and call pest control operator. Serious violation 7-38-020

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Compressor unit guards dusty in walkin cooler.istructed management to clean compressor unit guards.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed hood and filters greasy at hot lines.instructeted manageent to clean and maintain.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed 8 or more cockroaches in water heater room, in basement. Instructed manager to schedule pest control visit on or after 9/6/17, to eliminate roach activity. Serious violation # 7-38-020 all-zone pest control arrived on site during inspection, to service. Manny mendoza:051-019412- 773-712-2300

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed dark deep grooves in cutting boards, in the following areas: rear meat cutting room and front deli counter prep. Instructed manager to replace and or resurface cutting board. Observed no splash guard at right side of 1 comp sink next to hand sink, located in front meat counter area. Instructed manager to install splash guard to prevent contamination. Maintain at all times.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed unfinished ceiling in main produce cooler prep room. Also observed raw wood siding, along the entry door wall, in produce cooler prep room. Instructor manager to seal ceiling, to ensure smooth and easily cleanable surface. Maintain at all times.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Observed 3 lights burned out, directly over meat deli. Instructed manager to replace or repair light bulbs. Maintain, at all times.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed small leak, underneath hand sink in rear meat packing area. Instructor manager to repair and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Observed broken hanging thermometer in meat packing room. Instructor manager to replace thermometer with proper thermometer, to ensure accurate temperature.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear double ovens not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water in the following areas rear butcher shop,basement floor, instructed to dry mop, keep dry.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed the wall/ceiling on the east side of the basement in poor repair, instructed to clean walls, and replace the ply wood ceiling which is falling down.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Observed a broken light shield in rear cooking area, instructed to replace.also replace bulb in the basement prep area off the walk-in meat cooler.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed bakery items pre-packaged offered for sale with out lables in the grocery cooler, cakes, flan, jello,etc. Instructed on proper labeling.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage shelves in the taqueria 2 door condiment cooler, instructed to remove rust. Also replace broken rubber gaskets same cooler.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards thru-out not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean pot storage shelf in rear prep.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed missing tiles in the basement storage area, instructed to replace. Also clean floor in meat cooler/prep area in basement.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed walls in the cooking area, and rear prep not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean dusty vent fan covers in the restrooms. Need to clean fan guard covers in the produce cooler. Observed all cooler ceilings in poor repair, instructed to make smooth and easy cleanable.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in basement, instructed to organize, and remove items not being used.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Found fly activity at premises. Observed about 40 house flies at meat areas and rear of premises. Serious violation. 7-38-020.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at meat preparation areas. Must clean and sanitize.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found clutter stored at shelving units at meat preparation areas. (tools,old boxes, etc.)

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Found outside dumpster areas not clean. Found excessive garbage spillage surrounding outside compactor. Serious violation. 7-38-020. Outside dumpster areas cleaned during the inspection.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly on shelving units. Must store inverted.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at basement storage areas. Must sweep and mop.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Found burnt light fixtures at basement storage areas. Must replace burnt light bulbs at basement storage.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violations from report #1385450 7/3/14 not corrected #32-must repair or replace several damaged doors & missing and damaged door handles on meat display units in meat dept.must remove rust from lower shelves of prep tables & lower shelf of steam tables,prep cooler in taqueria.must remove foil from surfaces in meat & taqueria.#34-must clean food debri from all floors in all prep areas.must repair or replace all damaged and broken floor tiles in all prep area & walk in coolers & grout floors in the same areas.must keep floor dry in all walk in coolers.#35-must repair or replace broken,damaged and missing wall tiles,wall bases,wall trim,walls in all prep areas and coolers,missing and stained ceiling tiles in same areas.must clean walls and ceilings in all prep areas and coolers.#41-must remove,elevate,organize massive amount of clutter from all prep areas and maintai

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Not corrected

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Not corrected

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Not corrected

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Not corrected

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label and date all cooked foods in coolers.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace several damaged doors & missing and damaged handles on meat display units in meat dept,cutting boards in all prep areas.must remove rust from grease trap at 3- comp sink in meat dept,lower shelves of prep table & lower shelf of steam table,prep cooler in taqueria.must remove foil from surfaces in meat & taqueria.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from all prep areas prep tables,coolers,equipment,shelving units,fan guard covers in meat walk in cooler,cutting boards,wrapping stations,grill tables,gaskets of all coolers.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from all floors in all prep areas.must repair or replace all damaged and broken floor tiles in all prep area & walk in coolers & grout floors in same areas.must keep floors dry in all walk in coolers.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace broken damaged and missing wall tiles,wall bases,wall trim,walls in all prep areas and coolers,missing and stained ceiling tiles in same areas.must clean walls and ceilings in all prep areas and coolers.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must provide sink stoppers at all 3- compartment sinks.must repair or replace damaged filters at hood in rear cooking area adjacent to meat dept,.must clean filters and hood at same and in taqueria.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must remove,elevate,organize massive amount of clutter from all prep areas and maintain.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Found some food items not properly dated in kitchen prep area cooler, must properly date food items in prep area coolers, also found foods not properly dated in walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in freezer.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust in meat departmen cooler, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving in reach in cooler in kitchen that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks in deli area, dairy areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Produce cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors in kitchen prep area under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in coolers, produce prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving, pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, damaged/stained in kitchen prep area shall be replaced, damaged/stained ceiling tiles in front prep area, lunchroom area, and sales floor area shall be replaced. Walls that had exposed raw wood in rear storage area(1st floor, and bsmt)shall be repaired/sealed.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Missing light shields in display in meat department, coolers, bsmt storage areas, shall be provided.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Exhaust canopy not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in coolers, coolers in meat department, produce department not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine, top area of machine and interior panels, appears to have black slimy substance build-up, ice machine not clean, instructed to discontinue use, and use pre package ice, until machine is clean, machine tagged, instructed to fax a letter to cdph once machine is properly clean and sanitize, along receipts from company who cleaned machine, fax #312746-4240, serious citation issued: 7-38-005 (a)

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance on previous orders issued: report #1321987 dated: 02/21/2013 for violations listed below, 30 must dated and label all cooked and prepared foods in cooler, by cooking area, and label all foods out on display 32 must seal and repaint bottom shelf of prep table in rear meat prep area where rust has build-up, instructed to seal and repaint all surfaces, all areas must be smooth and easily cleanable, must replace all pitted cutting, replace sliding doors at meat display area and provide a dipper well at hand pack ice cream area in bakery area 33 instructed to clean and maintain the following: exterior surfaces of meat and deli display cooler, shelf under prep table in rear produce prep area, fan guards in all walk-in coolers, vents above all cooking equipment, and clean all food display areas, and replace dirty liners with clean ones 34 must detail clean all floors th

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must properly store all single serve articles, all must be invert to prevent contamination,

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at exposed hand sink by counter area, in front cooking area, repair and clean gasket to reach-in prep cooler and interior door of same cooler, and remove all foil from surfaces, all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable,

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair slow draining hand sinks in taco area, 2nd floor ladies bathroom, and provide a back flow device at coffee machine,

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers and hot holding display units, and provide calibrated long stem thermometers for taking food temp,

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must dated and label all cooked and prepared foods in cooler, by cooking area, and label all foods out on display

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must seal and repaint bottom shelf of prep table in rear meat prep area where rust has build-up, instructed to seal and repaint all surfaces, all areas must be smooth and easily cleanable, must replace all pitted cutting, replace sliding doors at meat display area and provide a dipper well at hand pack ice cream area in bakery area

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: exterior surfaces of meat and deli display cooler, shelf under prep table in rear produce prep area, fan guards in all walk-in coolers, vents above all cooking equipment, and clean all food display areas, and replace dirty liners with clean ones

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all floors throughout premises first floor and basement areas, under and behind all equipment, in corners and along wall areas, and provide a floor drain cover on drain in basement area

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must repair hole in ceiling in basement area, and also repaint

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields with end caps above prep tables in basement spice prep area, and provide light in basement storage areas

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Employees personal items must be stored in one designated area nice and neatly and better organize

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair all leaking sinks at faucets various areas throughout premise, repair leaking pipes in basement area, and provide three sink stoppers for all sinks

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must clean and better organize all areas, first floor and basement areas, remove all unused items from premises

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING ON WALLS IN MEAT PREP/SERVICE AREA ALONG THE WALLS (BEHIND PREP TABLE).------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA WITH RUST BUILD-UP.--------NOTED PREP TABLE SHEL IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX, CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MEAT AND DELI DISPLAY COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP, SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA,

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: WALLS BEHIND MEAT PREP/SERVICE AREA, WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER WITH SPILLS AND DEBRIS, CEILING IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP, CONDENSER FAN COVER IN DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ABOVE MEAT PREP/DELI AREA, REAR MEAT PREP AREA, VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE LIQUOR DISPLAY AREA AND IN EMPLOYEE VENT COVER INSIDE WASHROOM(2ND FLOOR).

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. 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 TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS WITH ENDCAPS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT SPICE PREP AREA AND REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE MEAT PREP/SERVICE AREA.--------MUST REPLACE DEAD LIGHTBULBS INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 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 TO REPAIR THE FOLLOWING WATER LEAKS: GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND DELI AREA, LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN LINE IN TAQUERIA AREA.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: 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 TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT.