Carniceria Leon Guanajuato, Inc.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen meat thawing in a plastic container in the food prep area. Management instructed to thaw tcs foods under cold running water, in the refrigerator or in the microwave as part of a continuous cooking process.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed items 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on floor in prep area in hot prep area. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy accumulation of food splatter and food debris on the floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 6/1/2023, report #2576604. #57- observed expired food handler training on site. Instructed to provide food handler training for current employees. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed water draining very slowly at hand washing sink in main kitchen. Observed water dripping at pipe under middle compartment when water is running. Must repair.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 5/12/2022, report #2555690. #58-- noted missing allergen training certificates for current city of chicago food managers. Instructed management that all city of chicago food managers must complete allergen training and keep certificate on site. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the top of the meat department chest freezer made of unsealed wood. Instructed to re-seal wood or remove to make smooth, easily cleanable, and non-porous.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted large plastic containers (garbage containers) in the walk in cooler and pots in the taqueria prep area too large to fully submerge in existing 3 compartment sink to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize. Instructed to eliminate large plastic containers and pots too large to fit in existing 3 compartment sink; replace existing sinks with basins large enough to accommodate all containers/utensils; or provide an approved method (and demonstrate) to properly wash, rinse and sanitize all containers/pots.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found heavy ice build up inside the meat department chest freezer located near the windows, and in the ice cream cooler on the sales floor area. Instructed to defrost, remove ice, and clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Must properly store food storage containers when food is not in the original container.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed styrofoam cups being used as scoop for salsa inside the taqueria 2-door prep cooler. Manager instructed to use scoops with handles placed above the top of the food.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty food storage shelving in rear storage area. Must repaint or replace.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris in the interior surfaces of taqueria prep coolers and 2-door freezers. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided at the unisex employee washroom. Must provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amount of clutter above produce cooler and chest freezers. Must remove clutter and unnecessary items to prevent rodent harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor under around and behind all refrigeration units and under all display shelving throughout premises. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents inside all washrooms. Must clean and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in large display cooler in grocery section (with milk, eggs, cheese, etc.). Instructed must provide a thermometer in a conspicuous spot in all refrigeration units. Must maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pork stored in large plastic containers (garbage containers)in walk in cooler 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 containers/utensils; or provide an approved method (and demonstrate) to properly wash, rinse and sanitize all containers/utensils.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in large display cooler in grocery section (with milk, eggs, cheese, etc.). Instructed must provide a thermometer in a conspicuous spot in all refrigeration units. Must maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pork skin hanging inside ventilation hood in prep area. Instructed must not store any food inside ventilation hood (due to dust, grease, and other debris inside hood). Operator discard contaminated pork skin. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pork stored in large plastic containers (garbage containers)in walk in cooler 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 containers/utensils; or provide an approved method (and demonstrate) to properly wash, rinse and sanitize all containers/utensils.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 observed no metal stem probe thermometer on the premises to take food temperatures. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem probe thermometer on the premises to take food temperatures. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

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 30 mouse droppings on the shelf below the potatoes and onions, on the floor in the washroom next to the produce area, and in the storage area next to the first display aisle. 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.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single use utensils stored improperly in the kitchen area. Management instructed to store all single use utensils with handles up to prevent contamination by hands.

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

Inspector’s note: see violation 14

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Inspection report summary from last report on 6/13/18 not posted and visible to public. Must provide. Serious Violation: 7-42-010(B)

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

Inspector’s note: see violation #14

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard and deli paper being used as a shelf liner, produce drying racks, and food dividers throughout entire premise. Must remove, and maintain. Observed raw wood used as shelving and storage throughout. Must provide a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface for all food and non food contact areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair holes in walls in the following areas: store front,rear food storage/employee personal belonging storage area, the cabinets behind the gaming machines of facility. Must repair hole in ceiling in the basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pot too large to be submerged in a sanitizing solution in the three comp sink. Must provide a sink large enough to submerge largest pot/utensils OR remove the pots that cannot be submerged, and use smaller pots.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter of unnecessary articles in the back yard (unused refrigeration, personal use items, boxes, etc) and in the basement (hoses, toys, bikes, etc). Must remove ALL unnecessary articles, clean, organize, 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 evidence of pest activity on site during inspection. Observed aprox 50 mouse droppings in the following areas: rear prep, front window ledge, cashier station, rear storage/employee personal belonging area. Must remove droppings, clean, sanitize, and maintain areas. Facility advised to contact pest control provider for further service. Serious Violation# 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from inspection on 04/05/17. Violations state: "IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN, MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA,MUST REMOVE PAPER FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN DELI PREP AREA,RUST FROM MEAT WALK IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA. MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES." A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Must correct violations. Serious Violation# 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard and deli paper being used as a shelf liner, produce drying racks, and food dividers throughout entire premise. Must remove, and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed excess ice buildup and icicles forming inside deli meat cooler. Must defrost cooler and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE IN PALETERIA PREP AREA

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE PAPER FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN DELI PREP AREA,RUST FROM MEAT WALK IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT AND IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE .MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES

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

Inspector’s note: Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM LOWER STORAGE AREA AT DELI DISPLAY UNIT,MEAT SLICERS,SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,MICROWAVE,DIPPING WELL,WINDOW SILLS.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLERS & BASEMENT FLOOR

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PALETERIA PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN TAQUERIA.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ONE MORE SINK STOPPER AT 3- COMP SINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.MUST RECAULK LOOSE HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD (UNUSED PREP COOLER)

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL 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 evidence of appx. 100 or more rodent droppings on floor under deli display unit,taqueria next to chest freezer,tool drawer,paleteria next to reach in cooler,behind milk reach in cooler,sales floor under produce display unit,chip display racks,rear storage area.also appx. "3/4" gap along bottom of north east door,rear door and door frame of basement door.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/5/17.(serious 7-38-020)

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

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package in paleteria prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on lower shelf in taqueria prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove paper from lower shelves of prep tables in deli prep area,rust from meat walk in cooler storage racks.must provide splash guard at hand sink next to 3- comp sink in taqueria prep area.must apply a sealant or paint raw wood shelving units in basement and in meat walk in cooler.must provide food grade bags and eliminate grocery store bags used for food storage .must eliminate crates used for food storage and provide storage shelves.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from lower storage area at deli display unit,meat slicers,shelving units & fan guard covers in walk in cooler,microwave,dipping well,window sills.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing floor tiles on sales floor,missing floor drain covers in basement.must grout floor near cooking equipment in taqueria prep area.must remove cardboard from floor under cooking equipment in taqueria prep area.must clean grease and food debri from floor under ,around,along wall bases in walk in coolers & basement floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged wall trim in meat walk in cooler,stained ceiling tiles on sales floor.must clean grease and food debri from filters and hood.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields in paleteria prep area.must replace burnt out lights in taqueria.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide one more sink stopper at 3- comp sink in taqueria prep area.must recaulk loose hand sink in women's toilet room.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove articles from rear yard (unused prep cooler)

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements not met for employees.must enroll and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the front butcher shop cutting board, band saw, and slicer in walk-in meat cooler, not clean, instructed to clean and santize.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dusty ceiling light shield in rear entrance/taqueria storage, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage shelves in the 5 door cooler, and kitchen table storage shelf under the flat grill, instructed to remove rustobserved food stored in grocery bags, instructed to provide a food grade container, or bags, ie. Baggies/ziploc.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the following not clean slicer,in the butcher area and in the taqueria area the cutting board, instructed to clean and sanitize.also in the icecream area clean interior of the upright cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling and walls in the mens room with graffiti, instructed to remove/reseal.

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at basement. Must clean and maintain basement floors.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Foodhandlers not wearing hair restraints. Must wear hair restraints.

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 evidence of mice at premises. Found about 35 mice droppings at potato chip snack shelving area. Also, found about 15 mice droppings below shelving units by rice at front of premises. Serious violation. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Found 3 compartment sink not clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors not at following areas: basement, snack chip areas, and below shelving units at front of premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, reach in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Caulk around exposed hand sink in prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced, cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced in kitchen prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of in walk in cooler, cooler shelving racks in coolers, display cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas under shelving not clean, need cleaning, floors in bsmt need cleaning. Broken/damaged floor tiles in walk in cooler, meat department, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen area, dining area that were stained/damaged, shall be replaced, walls in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing light shields in display cooler, shall be provided.

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

Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen areas, dining areas not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms not clean, need cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Rear entry area door not rodent proof approx. 1/4 gap opening at bottom of door, instructed to rodent proof, serious citation issued: 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean basement floor behind stock

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield covers on lights in kitchen area

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide storage space for employees belongings to be stored nice and neatly

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

Inspector’s note: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.

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

Inspector’s note: Broken mirror above prep table in butcher area. Instructed to replace mirror.

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

Inspector’s note: Exhaust hood, filter, cutting boards, prep tables, cooking equipment, sinks and interior coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Wall tile not maintained in butcher area. Instructed to replace all broken tile.

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

Inspector’s note: Adequate light not provided in restaurant. Instructed to install more light.

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

Inspector’s note: Three and two compartment sinks not maintained. Instructed to repair leak at 3 compartment sink drainline and neck of faucet at two compartment sink.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Thermometer not provided in prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Unnecessary articles stored behind counter. Instructed to remove all unnecessary articles and organize all supplies.