Carniceria Jimenez #2

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed missing thermometers throughout cooling units throughout grocery store (dairy, meat, processed foods) instructed to provide and maintain

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 located in meat prep with deep cuts and dark groovess. Instructed to replace in order to prevent contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 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

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing thermometers throughout cooling units throughout grocery store (dairy, meat, processed foods) instructed to provide and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards located in meat prep with deep cuts and dark groovess. Instructed to replace in order to prevent contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil used as liner on food prep equipment and tables. Instructed to remove.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ladies toilet room on 1st floor, faucet loose, instructed to repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at door sweep of rear exit right side double door leading to alley. Must rodent proof said door.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed taqueria 2-door prep cooler rubber gaskets ripped/missing. Must repair/replace damaged door rubber gaskets inside said cooler.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Taqueria 3-compartment sink left side drain pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at door sweep of rear exit right side double door leading to alley. Must rodent proof said door.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed taqueria 2-door prep cooler rubber gaskets ripped/missing. Must repair/replace damaged door rubber gaskets inside said cooler.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Taqueria 3-compartment sink left side drain pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace or resurface the stained and discolored cutting boards in the meat cutting area.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace the broken and heavily worn food storage containers in the meat cutting area.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the walls in the meat walk-in cooler.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Hot food reach in hot holding unit (rotisserie chicken) missing thermometer. Instructed must provide a working thermometer inside said hot holding unit.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a half inch gap at the front double doors. Must rodent proof set doors.

Fruits and vegetables weren’t washed.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Carnitas prep area handwash bowl pipe draining slowly. Instructed manager said handwash bowl must drain quickly.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a half inch gap at the front double doors. Must rodent proof set doors.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a half inch gap at the front double doors. Must rodent proof set doors.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop improperly storeed in restaurant ice machine. Instructed to properly store in a clean and sanitized container.

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

Inspector’s note: Broken door gaskets at 1 door cooler in restaurant cook/prep area. Must repair or replace.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Broken stoppers at meat department three compartment sink. Must provide working stoppers.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Restaurant three compartment sink has leak at right compartment drain pipe. Must repair.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Missing light bulb in walk-in freezer near first floor restrooms. Must provide.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Dusty fans in produce walk-in cooler. Must clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI,MEAT PREP,CARNITA PREP AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL WRAPPED AROUND STOVE IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA NEAR MEAT DEPT.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR,DELI/MEAT PREP AREAS.DAMAGED WALL IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.

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

Inspector’s note: 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)

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a splashguard in between hand sink and 3- compartment sink in meat prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn and pitted cutting boards in deli,meat prep,carnita prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged door panel on dairy walk in cooler.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky 3- compartment sink basin in deli/meat dept.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a backflow device on mopsink.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace all stained ceiling tiles on sales floor,deli/meat prep areas.damaged wall in dairy walk in cooler.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from all walls in all prep areas,walk in coolers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor throughout all prep areas,walk in cooler and freezer,2nd fl. Storage areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize clutter from 2nd fl. Unused prep area,2nd fl. Storage areas and where needed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Flooring in poor repair in deli/meat prep area,rear storage area and where needed.must clean floor mats throughout all prep areas.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout lights in taqueria dining area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove tin foil from cooking equipment in front kitchen prep area and must maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Visible and working thermometer needed at the 2-door prep cooler. Must provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 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).

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove tin foil from cooking equipment in front kitchen prep area and must maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Visible and working thermometer needed at the 2-door prep cooler. Must provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 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)

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

Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler that had shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be replaced/sealed).

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

Inspector’s note: 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.).

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

Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining(Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage).

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/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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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).

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

Inspector’s note: 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).

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: 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

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted leaking pipe underneath the hand wash sink at the deli/meat counter. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 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

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted leaking pipe underneath the hand wash sink at the deli/meat counter. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted leaking pipe underneath the hand wash sink at the deli/meat counter. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 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).

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

Inspector’s note: Must properly store utensils in rear prep area to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Rusty food storage shelving in cutting meat room. Must repaint or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floor drains throughout rear food storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed emloyees washrooms doors not self-closing. Must provide a self-closing device.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Visible and working thermometers needed at the dairy reach-in cooler and prep cooler in the restaurant. Must provide.

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 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Found dirt accumulation on floors throughout. Instructed to detail clean regularly and to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Found missing light shields by 3 compartment sink behind meat prep cooler. Instructed to install and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed facility to obtain additional stoppers for 3 compartment sinks so each compartment has a stopper and to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found clutter and unnecessary items throughout facility. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items, organize remaining, store 6 inches off floor and wall, and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 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

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide a splash guard at exposed hand sink behind display case area and in meat market area

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields on lights above produce area

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 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.

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.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.

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 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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 MANAGER TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AT PIPE NORTH CORNER EXPOSED HANDSINK(MEAT DEPT),CLEAN ALL VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS,GROCERY ISLES.

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 MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE TAMALE 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED EAST WALL BY MEAT DEPT,PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING DISPLAY COOKED CHICKENS.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Must seal opening on walls in produce prep room and at entrance to deli prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Obsevered fuacet joint on 3comp.sink at restaurant main kitchen leaking water when turned on, instd. Manager to repair. Minor from 05-12-10.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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. MUST SEAL OPENING ON WALLS IN PRODUCE PREP ROOM AND AT ENTRANCE TO DELI PREP AREA.

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. OBSERVED FAUCET JOINT ON 3COMP.SINK AT RESTAURANT MAIN KITCHEN LEAKING WATER WHEN TURNED ON,INSTD. MANAGER TO REPAIR.