Carnitas Tzararacua
Last inspected: Jun 5, 2015
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Public records show four inspections at Carnitas Tzararacua stretching back to 2013. The most recent report on file is from Jun 5, 2015. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Public records show no inspections at Carnitas Tzararacua since Jun 5, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Carnitas Tzararacua trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Jun 5, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES OUTSIDE AND IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.
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May 22, 2015
Routine
14 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAT LAMP NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 121F DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE. UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARNITAS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 104F-115F AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE UNDER HEAT LAMP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LB AND $40 OF PRODUCT. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED OBSERVED 1-3" GAPS AROUND PIPE FITTING AND REAR DOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1497329 ON 9-4-14. 33-MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP HAS GREASE ENCRUSTED ON SIDES AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. 34-ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM 6" FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. 35-SOME WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH RUST MUST REMOVE AND REPAIR TO SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. 36-REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT KITCHEN AREA AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE SAME AREAS AND MAINTAIN. 38-REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PROPERLY RE-WASH, RINSE AND SANTIZE MULTI-USE CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE AND INVERT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, GREASE TRAP, VENTILATION HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOOSE FAUCETS AT SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN HOT HODLING UNIT AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES OUTSIDE AND IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 4, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP HAS GREASE ENCRUSTED ON SIDES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,CUTTING BOARDS AT KITCHEN AREA,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR THE GREASE TRAP BOX AT KITCHEN AREA AND CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS ON GROUND IN BASEMENT AREA AND MAINTAIN. ALSO,ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM 6" FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SECTION OF WALL AND CEILING AT EAST WALL IN KITCHEN AREA MUST BE FINISHED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES INCLUDING MENS TOILET ROOM AND CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN. ALSO,SOME WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER WITH RUST MUST REMOVE AND REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE SAME AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 18, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM AROUND COMPRESSOR FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REPAINT. PAINT WALLS AND INTERIOR DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER TO COVER SCRATCHES IN PAINT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, IN FURNACE ROOM, BY THREE COMP SINK AND IN BASEMENT. SOME AREAS OF BASEMENT FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR; BROKEN CONCRETE NEEDS TO BE SEALED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. PAINT OTHER AREAS OF WALLS IN KITCHEN AND BATHROOM WHERE NEEDED FROM WORN PAINT. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A UTILITY (MOP SINK) WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACKFLOW DEVICE. (OWNER REMOVED SINK FROM REAR OF KITCHEN SINCE LAST INSPECTION BECAUSE HE SAID IT WAS IN POOR REPAIR). MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. ALSO PAINT RECEPTOR ONCE CLEANED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK ON WALL FOR STORAGE OF WET MOPS ONCE UTILITY SINK HAS BEEN INSTALLED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carnitas Tzararacua last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carnitas Tzararacua on file is from Jun 5, 2015. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carnitas Tzararacua?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Carnitas Tzararacua.
Has Carnitas Tzararacua's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Carnitas Tzararacua have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Carnitas Tzararacua means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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