Carniceria Aguacalientes

August 3, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings14
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER AT 55.0F IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE (HAM,SLICED TOMATOE,COOKED POBLANO PEPPERS).A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS IN PREP COOLER & WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS SLICED TOMATOE 56.9F,SLICED HAM 48.9F-49.0F,COOKED POBLANO PEPPERS 45.9F-46.4F, COOKED TONGUE 64.6F,CHICKEN SOUP 44.6F-45.4F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED. APPX 34LBS.$78.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
code 3Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 4-LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN & OUT OF BROKEN WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND GRILL,1- LIVE CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA,ALSO 20-25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES & HOUSE FLIES IN ALL PREP AREAS,PRODUCE DISPLAY AREAS ON FRUIT & ONIONS,UNDER HAND SINKS NEAR ELECTRICAL BOX,ALSO MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS ON FLOOR,PALLETS,SHELVING UNITS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,UNDER & NEXT TO MILK DISPLAY UNIT,BREAD DISPLAY,POP DISPLAY,CANDLE DISPLAY,LIQUOR DISPLAY,CASHIER BOOTH,2ND FL. STORAGE AREA,PRODUCE DISPLAY UNITS.ALSO FRONT SOUTH EAST DOORS & ENTRY DOOR,REAR PREP AREA DOOR HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/3/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & DESSERT.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector 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.MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINKS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE,RUST FROM PREP TABLES & GRILL TABLE,RUSTY GREASE TRAPS AT 3- COMP SINKS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS,FOIL FROM SURFACES,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN MEAT COOLER,BEER WALK IN COOLER,DESSERT COOLER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN CAN OPENER,ALL SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALL WALK IN COOLERS,FRYERS,MICROWAVES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,NOZZLES ON DRINK MACHINES,UNDER SIDES OF PREP TABLES,FANGUARD COVERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS & WALK IN COOLERS,DISPLAY SHELVES,WALL VENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALL WALK IN COOLERS,FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA,DINING AREA,PREP AREAS & WHERE NEEDED,STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN & PAINT WALLS IN PREP AREA & COOLERS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD & END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON ALL TOILET ROOM DOORS.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN REAR PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector 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.THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector 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.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM UNDER STAIR CASE.
code 41

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Compared with Pass on January 19, 2011: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred.

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