Carniceria Guanjuato #3

November 7, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN CARNITAS KITCHEN MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA WHILE READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PACKAGED AND 2ND FL. STORAGE AREA WHERE BEANS ARE PACKAGED MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP & TOWELS, AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN BUTCHER PREP AREA.
code 10Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY A MALE FOOD HANDLER. OBSERVED HIM WIPING HIS NOSE WITH HIS HAND, THEN WENT INTO THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND GOT A CONTAINER OF PEPPERS AND PLACED THEM IN STYRO FOAM CONTAINERS WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 8Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED TCS FOODS, SUCH AS 50LBS.COOKED STEAK AT 46.6°F-50.0°F INSIDE OF 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN TAQUERIA DATED 11/6/25 AND 6LBS. CUT CANTALOUPE-53.2F.7LBS. CUT PAPYA-52.5F.1LBS. CUT GUAVA-59.0F.3LBS. CUT PINEAPPLES IN PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW.APPX.67LBS. $634.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR AT 52.5°F WITH TCS READY TO EAT /CUT PRODUCE ON DISPLAY FOR SALE. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED ITEMS AND WILL GOING FORWARD PLACING PRODUCE INSIDE OF DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF TAQUERIA 2- DOOR PREP COOLER, MEAT DISPLAY UNITS IN BUTCHER AREA, PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE IN ALL PREP AREAS (SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES).
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND, ON UPPER WALLS AND CEILINGS IN TAQUERIA, JUICE BAR, BUTCHER AREA, CARNITA KITCHEN, MOPSINK AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/7/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER OF REAR DELIVERY DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED BUCKETS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE AND STORE PROPERLY.
code 39
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED TONGS ON TOP OF PASTRIES IN DISPLAY CASE MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER,PRODUCE PREP AREA AND CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNIT. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON TAQUERIA 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,MISSING SINK STOPPERS IN BUTCHER PREP AREA.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BUTCHER PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED COOKING KETTLES AND POTS IN CARNITAS KITCHEN TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM TAQUERIA STEAM TABLE, GRILL TABLE,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR UNIT & FAN GUARD COVERS.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL TRIM IN MEAT & PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR AND PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,CARNITAS KITCHEN. • MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND MOPSINK AREA. • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR IN TAQUERIA AND REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR IN CARNITA KITCHEN. • MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN JUICE BAR AREA.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS. • MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.
code 56

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Compared with Pass on December 2, 2024: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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