Carniceria Aguacalientes

August 11, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings13
critical findings1

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT# 547592 8/3/11.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 12 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN & OUT OF BROKEN WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND GRILL & DINING AREA,IN CRACK & CREVICE OF STORAGE CABINET NEXT TO PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA,ALSO 8-10 LIVE HOUSE & FRUIT FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES,1-LIVE MOUSE RAN BEHIND PALLET IN WALK IN BEER COOLER ALSO A INFESTATION OF RODENT DROPPINGS MORE THAN 200 SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES ON FLOOR,PALLETS,SHELVING UNITS AT BREAD & TORTILLA DISPLAY,WINDOW SILL BEHIND ICE FREEZER,LIQOUR DISPLAY,CASHIER BOOTHS,IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,NEXT TO MILK DISPLAY UNIT,CANDLE DISPLAY UNIT,,2ND FL.DRY STORAGE AREA & HALL WAY WINDOW SILLS,LOWER SHELVES AT PRODUCE DISPLAY UNITS,NEXT TO PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT,LEDGE ALONG WALL IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA,MEAT WALK IN COOLE,LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.ALSO ALL FRONT & 2ND FLOOR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED & REAR EXIT DOOR HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE ALL AREAS/SURFACES, RODENT PROOF DOORS & DOOR HANDLES.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/11/11.(CRITICAL 7-42-090).
code 14Priority
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.VIOLATION #18 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME FROM REPORT #547592 8/3/11.
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Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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.
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Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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.
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Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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,DRAIN BOARDS OVER ALL 3- COMP SINKS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE,RUST FROM PREP TABLES ,SHELVING UNITS, GRILL TABLE,RUSTY GREASE TRAPS AT 3- COMP SINKS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES & WALLBASES IN REAR PREP AREA & MEAT PROCESSING 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.
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food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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,PALLETS,GRILL TABLE,PREP COOLERS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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 WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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 WALLS & WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS & THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN & PAINT WALLS IN PREP AREA & COOLERS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES AND SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES.
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thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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 & WALK IN COOLER.
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: Inspector Comments: 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.
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pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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,LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK NEAR MEAT PROCESSING AREA,VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN 2ND FL. TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE MISSING SPRAYER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR LARGE POT SANITATION.
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Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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 & HOT HOLDING UNITS & PROBE FOR FOOD.
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grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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 & CLUTTER FROM UNDER STAIR CASE & ALONG WALLS AT COOLERS & PRODUCE DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS.
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What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 3, 2011: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 12 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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