Carnitas El Paisa

3529 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2011

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Carnitas El Paisa was last inspected on Mar 17, 2011. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Carnitas El Paisa dates to Mar 17, 2011.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Carnitas El Paisa trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2011

Routine

5 minor violations.

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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.FOUND NO WORKING SINK STOPPER AT MIDDLE SECTION OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR FAN COVERS OF COOLERS,ICE MACHINE,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,MAGNET STRIPS ON WALL KNIFE STORAGE ETC.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ALONG REAR OF PREMISES MOP SINK LOCATION.

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.FOUND LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SHIELDED.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: 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.FOUND MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED INTERIOR CAUSING DRIPPAGE WHEN USED.

Mar 15, 2010

Routine

4 minor violations.

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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. MOP SINK WITH DEBRIS INSIDE NEEDS CLEANING. ALSO VENTS IN TOILETS AT DINING WITH DUST NEEDS CLEANING.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN BASEMENT AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS WITH STANDING WATER MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED DRY AT ALL TIMES. MUST ELEVATE CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT 6" OFF FLOOR.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MISSING AND SEVERELY WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR CARNITAS DRYING ROOM AND IN TOILET AT DINING NEEDS REPAIR OR REPLACING. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND CARNITAS HANGING DRYING SHELVES WITH GREASE STAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: 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. FAUCET AT EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA,AND PIPE UNDER TOILET TANK IN EMPLOYEES TOILET IN KITCHEN LEAKING WATER, NEEDS REPAIR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carnitas El Paisa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carnitas El Paisa on file is from Mar 17, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carnitas El Paisa?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carnitas El Paisa.

Has Carnitas El Paisa's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carnitas El Paisa have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carnitas El Paisa means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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