Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 6, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 6, 2025 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Casa Hernandez
1725 W Lunt
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3 inspectionsCanvass
Feb 24, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
WE OBSERVED TCS FOOD COOKED CARNITAS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 48.8F TO 50F. COLD PRODUCTS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW . PER MANAGER STATEMENT CARNITAS WAS COOKED ON 2-23-2025.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURE: POUND 7,VALUE 62.93. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS MUST HAVE LABELD WITH A COMMOMN NAME
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
ALUMINUM FOIL IS USED INSIDE THE BUTCHER DISPLAY CASE.FOIL IS ATTACHED AT DRAIN UNIT ABOVE FOOD,MUST REMOVE AND INSTALL A DRAIN HOSE. PRESENTLY NOT LEAKING.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN BUTCHERS'S AREA. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.
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 problemsnotedCode 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-26-2024,REPORT#2588647 #38) 6-501.112: REMOVE DEAD MOUSE FROM TRAP AT REAR NON STORAGE AREA,SWEEP AREA OBSERVED TODAY DEAD MICE FOOD STORAGE AND IN SELLING AREA. #47) 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. #47)4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.REMOVE #47)4-501.12: CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BUTCHER'S AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS #53)5-501.17: COVER IS REQUIRED FOR RECEPTACLE INSIDE STAFF WASHROOM #56)6-202.11: PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IS REQUIRED ABOVE FRESH OPENED PRODUCE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUE
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 24, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 26, 2024
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
REMOVE DEAD MOUSE FROM TRAP AT REAR NON STORAGE AREA,SWEEP AREA
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
COVER IS REQUIRED FOR RECEPTACLE INSIDE STAFF WASHROOM
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE AND BEHIND HOOD IN COOKING AREA.REPLACE. SEAL BROKEN HOLE ABOVE BASEBAORD AT BUTCHER'S AREA BEHIND THE MEAT SLICERS.
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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IS REQUIRED ABOVE FRESH OPENED PRODUCE
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BUTCHER'S AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESS RUST AND BROKEN NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.REPLACE SAID SHELVES
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 26, 2024 · Original Source