Carniceria&Fruteria El Mitote
Last inspected: Aug 22, 2018
37
Score
The health department has logged 17 inspections at Carniceria&Fruteria El Mitote, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 22, 2018. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. Note that Carniceria&Fruteria El Mitote's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 22, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to 15 violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded 12 times in the inspection record.
Carniceria&Fruteria El Mitote's latest score of 37 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
17
Inspections
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Critical latest
5
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 22, 2018
Reinspection
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (C) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-203.11 (A) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 (A) INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK ADJACENT TO REAR COOKING AREA (BEHIND MEAT PREP AREA) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT STORAGE METAL RACKS/SHELVES WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES FOR STORAGE. NO MILK CRATES. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15 (C) FOUND BIG POTS UNABLE TO SUBMERGED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO PERMIT COMPLETE IMMERSION OF POTS OR PROVIDE SMALLER POTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-101.11 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 (A) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD/COVING ALONG THE WALLS IN MEAT PREP AREA
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS INSIDE/AROUND WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE. ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
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Aug 20, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.13 FOUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED IN MEAT PREP AREA. WASTE WATER BACKING UP WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (PREMISES HAS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AVAILABLE IN TAQUERIA SIDE). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED ISSUED 2 DAY NOTICE
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE DELI DISPLAY COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.2F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: HAM AT 54.5F / 51.3F / 52.6F / 51.9F / 50.9F / 50.5F, CHEESE AT 51.8F / 51.5F / 50.7F / 50.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 50 LBS., TOTAL VALUE $ 400.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND DELI DISPLAY COOLER WITH TCS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.5F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. (COS - DELI DISPLAY COOLER HAS BEEN DEFROSTED, WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE NOW OF 31.9F) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-203.11 (A) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 (A) INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK ADJACENT TO REAR COOKING AREA (BEHIND MEAT PREP AREA) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (C) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
23
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15 (C) FOUND BIG POTS UNABLE TO SUBMERGED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO PERMIT COMPLETE IMMERSION OF POTS OR PROVIDE SMALLER POTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS INSIDE/AROUND WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-101.11 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 (A) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD/COVING ALONG THE WALLS IN MEAT PREP AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-301.14 FOUND OVEN IN REAR COOKING AREA NOT PROPERLY VENTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE OVEN UNDER HOOD.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE. ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT STORAGE METAL RACKS/SHELVES WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES FOR STORAGE. NO MILK CRATES. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Jul 31, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. SUCH AS TONGUE AT 46.9F,1 1/2 LBS; BEEF AT 46.9F, 1 1/2 LBS; TRIPE AT 46.8F, 1/2 LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40.0F OR LESS DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $20.00 TOTAL, AND 3.5LBS TOTAL.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT /INSECTS PROOFED. WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. ALSO FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE PRODUCE AREA BY TE ORANGES,TOTAL 10 HOUSE FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. RIM AROUND THE LID WITH DRIPPING FRESH GREASE ALL AROUND AND GREASE ON THE TOP OF THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 2 COMPT SINK IN THE MEAT DEPT NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE 2ND COMPT SINK WEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER OF THE 1ST COMPT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED/DISPLAYED ON SITE FROM REPORT#2050509 DATED 5/16/17. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED/DISPLAYED ON SITE FOR THE CUSTOMER TO SEE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL THE CORN PACKED ON SITE FOR SALE ON THE PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE CHEESE/DELI COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER FOR THE TORTILLA SHELVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: CHEESE/DELI COOLER, SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. SHELVINGS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER,AND UNDER THE MICROWAVE IN THE TAGUERIA AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, BEHIND THE 2 CHEST FREEZER CLOSE TO THE MOP SINK ,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE PREP AREA TAQUERIA SECTION AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN/CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD BY TE TAQUERIA SECTION. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SOLID LIGHT SHIELED BY T DELI SECTION NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOOSE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK AND EXPOSED AND SINK IN THE TAQUERIA SECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 16, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 5, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED UNDER THE STOVE WITH IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, SUCH AS STEAK AT 48.7F, 2LBS; CHORIZO AT 46.5F, 3LBS; AND TRIFE AT 47.1F, 1LB. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40.0F OR LESS AND MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-39-005. MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $28.00,TOTAL 6 LBS.
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Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: NO COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE TAQUERIA RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. OWNER CALLED THE PLUMBER TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND PLUMBER WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER DURING INSPECTION.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1976270 DATED 12/01/16. #30- Found several prepped potentially hazardous foods (beef, pork, diced vegetables, etc.) not properly labeled in reach in cooler in kitchen area, and also in walk in cooler. Must properly label all prepped, chopped, and/or cooked potentially hazardous foods with date. Must maintain same. #31- Found several knives on counters or stored in between cutting boards and counters in kitchen area. Must properly store all knives (in knife box or on a magnetic strip, etc.) when not in use. Must maintain same. Found pots and pans improperly stored (upright) in kitchen area (on restaurant side). Must invert all utensils to prevent contamination. Must maintain same. #32- Found excessive ice accumulation in chest freezer in deli prep area. Must remove ice, detail clean and sanitize freezer. Must maintain same. #34- Found cracked floor tiles in front of 2 compartment sink, in deli area. Must repair or replace. Must maintain same. #35- Found cracked or missing wall tiles behind meat slicer in corner of deli area. Must repair or replace. Must maintain same. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE AND RIM AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MEAT/DELI DEPT. MUST REMOVE RUST, OR PAINT AND MAINTAIN. DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE GROCERY SECTION. AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CHOPPING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING PANELS/TILES IN FRONT OF THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE MEAT/DELI DEPT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE DELI/MEAT KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE HELPING PREPARE AND SERVE THE FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Dec 1, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found several prepped potentially hazardous foods (beef, pork, diced vegetables, etc.) not properly labeled in reach in cooler in kitchen area, and also in walk in cooler. Must properly label all prepped, chopped, and/or cooked potentially hazardous foods with date. Must maintain same.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Found several knives on counters or stored in between cutting boards and counters in kitchen area. Must properly store all knives (in knife box or on a magnetic strip, etc.) when not in use. Must maintain same. Found pots and pans improperly stored (upright) in kitchen area (on restaurant side). Must invert all utensils to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found excessive ice accumulation in chest freezer in deli prep area. Must remove ice, detail clean and sanitize freezer. Must maintain same.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found excessive dust build up on light shields inside hood of deli kitchen area. Must remove dust, clean and sanitize to prevent contamination.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found cracked floor tiles in front of 2 compartment sink, in deli area. Must repair or replace. Must maintain same.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found cracked or missing wall tiles behind meat slicer in corner of deli area. Must repair or replace. Must maintain same.
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74
Apr 21, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Found washbowl sink in dining room area (closest restroom for kitchen employees), without towels or hand dryer. Found exposed hand sink in butcher area without soap. Instructed must maintain all exposed hand sinks and washbowls sinks with soap, paper towels, and hot/cold water at all times. Operator stocked all sinks to correct violation, during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed cardboard used on floors in kitchen area and inside walk in cooler. Found garbage bag used to cover food items in walk in cooler. Found raw wood shelving in prep area behind butcher area, and also in the walk in cooler. Instructed must remove all of these materials and replace with smooth, easily cleanable restaurant grade items and surfaces. Must maintain.
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Sep 4, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MOLDY CAULKING ALONG SEAL OF RICE WATER CONTAINER. MUST REPLACE CAULKING OR DISPENSER. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL, OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING AND GRADE TRAP THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND MEAT PREP. HOT HOLDING DISPLAY CASE IN MEAT PREP SEALED/REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS. LID OF LARGE BOX FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE LID.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER, REAR STORAGE TALL REACH-IN COOLER, INCLUDING RUSTY AND FOOD ENCRUSTED SHELVING IN TALL COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND BEHIND COOLER/FREEZER AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. POOLING, STANDING WATER AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND MEAT PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE. HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE SMALL BOX FREEZER IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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74
Dec 12, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINER UNDER PREP TABLE (NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK) WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN MEAT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES (FOR COOKED PRODUCTS) INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE DISPLAY/TAQUERIA AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: END CAPS MISSING AT LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE CHICKEN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.---------LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB INSIDE CARNITAS (USED ON WEEKENDS) HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.
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Jul 9, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR PROPER FOOD AND NON-FOOD STORAGE FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING (NOTED MILK CRATES IS USED AS SHELVINGS).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS, BEHIND GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (TAQUERIA SIDE).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD WITH GREASE AND DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT IN MEAT PREP AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.-----------MUST FIX LOOSE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN TAQUERIA SIDE.-------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET (COLD) HANDLE AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN TAQUERIA SIDE.----------MUST REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE 2 WASHROOMS.--------INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT IN MEAT SECTION AND PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Dec 5, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD IN DEEP FREEZER, MEAT DEPARTMENT, NEED TO BE LABELED AND STORED IN FREEZER GRADE BAGS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHOPPING BOARD ,PREP AREA, NEED TO BE REPLACED.
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXHAUST VENT IN STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING; NEED TO BE REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR MEAT DISPLAY CASE.
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Jan 31, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIFE RACK AND KNIVES ARE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE KNIFE RACK AND KNIVES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2 compartment in front prep has leaking faucet. must repair or replace faucet.
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Aug 8, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in freezers, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Wooden shelving that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed. Cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Exposed insulation of display cooler, and raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed. Reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen prep are in state of disrepair(broken), shall be replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, walk in cooler racks, no clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage room under pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning. Floors in front storage area by display cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had gaps, holes, exposed raw wood in rear kitchen, prep area, shall be repaired/sealed, walk in cooler ceiling had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in display cooler, reach in cooler, shall be provided, light shields in storage areas were missing end caps, shall provide end caps to light shields. light shields in prep area need cleaning.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Employee's bathroom door self closing mechanism in state of disrepair(broken), shall be replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Apr 6, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 29, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TOO SHORT NOT REACHING THE 1ST AND THE 3RD SINK,WORKER WAS USING BUCKET TO FILL WATER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ,FAUCET WITH LONG NECK TO REACH 1ST AND 3RD SINKS,GIVEN 5 DAYS TO CORRECT VIOLATION 04-05-11;AT THE END OF INSPECTION LONG FAUCET HAS BEEN INSTALLED
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT 07-07-10 #277142 NOT CORRECTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;FOUND # 30 FOOD INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED,#32 STORAGE SHELVES RUSTED INSIDE COOLER,CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN,#35 CEILING TILES AND WALLS NOT MAINTAINED THRU-OUT;INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS IN 5 DAYS 04-05 -11;INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE FOOD,SHELVES MUST BE CLEAN,CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE CLEAN OR REPLACE,CEILING TILES AND WALLS MUST BE REPLACED,SEAL ALL HOLES AND REPAINT
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET OF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED; MUST READJUST SWEEP AT THE ENTRANCE DOOR TO PROPERLY SEAL DOORS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR DISPLAY COOLER NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES IN PREP KITCHEN UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 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 OR SHOW PROOF BULBS INSIDE HOT HOLDING CABINETS ARE SHATTER RESISTANT
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Jul 7, 2010
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeld or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Single and multi use utensils not proper stored. Instructed to invert to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Glass cracked on hot holding display case. Insructed to repalce broken glass. Storage shelves rusted inside coolers. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Air curtains in walk in cooler not maintained. Instructed to repalce worn curtains. Cutting boards in prep areas not maintained. Instructed to replace all cutting boards.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves (produce, dry goods, display), coolers, fan covers, sinks, cooking equipment and inside display cases in meat area. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase not clean, under equipment and walk in cooler. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile and walls not maintained thru-out. Instructed to repalce all worn ceiling tile and seal all holes in walls and repaint surface.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs in display cases and coolers not shielded. Instructed to shield all bubls.
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Jun 29, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While, draining water in middle of three compartment sink in rear prep area. Water draining back up left and right side of the other vompartments. Instructed to detail clean grease trap to prevent improper disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeld or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Single and multi use utensils not proper stored. Instructed to invert to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Glass cracked on hot holding display case. Insructed to repalce broken glass. Storage shelves rusted inside coolers. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Air curtains in walk in cooler not maintained. Instructed to repalce worn curtains. Cutting boards in prep areas not maintained. Instructed to replace all cutting boards.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves (produce, dry goods, display), coolers, fan covers, sinks, cooking equipment and inside display cases in meat area. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase not clean, under equipment and walk in cooler. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile and walls not maintained thru-out. Instructed to repalce all worn ceiling tile and seal all holes in walls and repaint surface.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs in display cases and coolers not shielded. Instructed to shield all bubls.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carniceria&Fruteria El Mitote last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carniceria&Fruteria El Mitote on file is from Aug 22, 2018. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carniceria&Fruteria El Mitote?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Carniceria&Fruteria El Mitote.
Has Carniceria&Fruteria El Mitote's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Carniceria&Fruteria El Mitote have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Carniceria&Fruteria El Mitote means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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