CARNICERIA JIMENEZ #2 in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/07/23

CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at CARNICERIA JIMENEZ #2 in an inspection dated 04/07/2023.

Located at 3850 W FULLERTON AVE in the Logan Square area, the establishment serves the local community. The Logan Square neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.

The inspection identified 5 distinct violations requiring correction. These findings represent specific conditions observed during the inspection that must be addressed to meet health code requirements.

The first violation involved sanitization. Inspectors documented: Food-contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized - Comments: Observed Slight Build Up Inside Taqueria Ice Machine. Must Clean Interior of Ice Machine and Maintain.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Allergen cross-contact can occur when surfaces are not properly cleaned between uses.

The second violation involved thermal management. Inspectors documented: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures - Comments: Found the Following Tcs Foods Held at Improper Temperature Inside Dairy Walk in Cooler- Sour Cream at 50.5 F, Yogurt Ate 51.0 F, Bologna at 50.0 F and Hot Dogs at 50.0 F. Instructed Manager Tcs Foods Must Be Held at 41.0 F or Below If Held Cold. All Said Out of Temperature Tcs Foods Voluntarily Discarded at This Time. Priority Violation 7-38-005. Foods Discarded Weight- 300 Lbs, Valued at $1200.00.. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Improper temperature control can lead to bacterial growth including Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria.

The third violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Proper Cooling Methods Used. Non-compliance with safety standards may create conditions that compromise food safety.

The fourth violation involved temperature control. Inspectors documented: Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control - Comments: Dairy Walk in Cooler Not Maintained, Ambient Air Temperature at 51.0 F. Found Sour Cream, Yogurt and Deli Meat Inside Said Cooler. Instructed Manager Must Repair Dairy Walk in Cooler, Ambient Air Temperature Must Be 41.0 F or Below. Priority Violation 7-38-005.. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Time-temperature abuse allows harmful bacteria to multiply to levels that can cause illness.

The fifth violation involved pest prevention. Inspectors documented: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present - Comments: Observed 1/4 I. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Rodents can transmit Salmonella, Hantavirus, and other serious pathogens through their droppings and urine.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/07/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.