Carniceria La Mejor

September 21, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings1

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT REAR PREP AREA AND MEAT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. BOTH SINKS COVERED WITH LARGE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SOILED TOWELS. INSTRUCTED HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
code 11Priority
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 MICE ACTIVITY INSIDE WATER HEATER CLOSET ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS, ABOUT 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED. ALSO NOTED ABOUT 10-15 FRUIT FLIES ON PRODUCE AND BACK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS, REMOVE SPOILED PRODUCE AND SEAL BOTTOM AREA OF BACK DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ENCOURAGE TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
code 18
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.
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 SEAL RAW/BARE WOOD SHELVES AND TRIMMINGS AT MEAT PREP AREA, RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DISPLAY SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES. ALSO REPLACE 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 utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, MOP SINK, MEAT SLICER, MEAT SAW, GRINDER, STORAGE SHELVES, BURNERS, HOT HOLDING BOX, DRIED MEAT DISPLAY CASES, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, DISPLAY SHELVES, AND REMOVE CARDBOARD COVERING FROM ALL EQUIPMENT.
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 REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND PALLETS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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 CEILING ABOVE MEAT PREP AREA, CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT MEAT PREP AREA, REPAIR WALLS INSIDE WATER HEATER CLOSET AND CLEAN HOOOD AND FILTER IN KITCHEN.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
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 LEAKING PIPES UNDER MEAT PREP AREA EXPOSED SINK, SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAPS UNDER 3PART SINK AND REPAINT AND REPLACE BROKEN FAUCET FOR MOP SINK. ALSO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPER FOR 3PART SINKS.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREAS. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
code 42
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 20, 2010: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred.

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