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Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

Carlos Food

5261 W North Ave

Last inspected Nov 24, 2023 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

1 inspection

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Nov 24, 2023

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6 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WHERE COLD TCS FOODS SUCH AS MILK, EGGS AND CHEESE ARE HELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER FOR THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS.

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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR BOTTOM SILVER SHELF/BASE OF TWO THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT RETAIL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DOG FECES IN REAR OF FACILITY IN BACKYARD LEADING FROM REAR EXIT DOOR TO DUMPSTER IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DOG FECES IN REAR OF FACILITY IN BACKYARD LEADING TO DUMPSTER. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND GREASETRAP AND IN CORNER AREA BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BEVERAGES IN FRONT RETAIL AND REAR STORAGE ROOM STORED ON FLOOR IN SODA CRATES AND ON LARGE BLACK PALLETS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS STORED ON FLOOR IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM WITH HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 24, 2023 · Original Source

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