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Restaurant: Carnitas Don Rafa Inc
Address: 4619 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Type: Mobile Food Dispenser
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: Mar 15, 2012

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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.SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM,REMOVE PUTTY FROM BASIN OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN CARRY OUT PREP AREA.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 46.9 F. WITH COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40 OR BELOW.TECH ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR COOLER AT THIS TIME.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED COOKED FOODS FROM 3/8/10 AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER DURING STORAGE. COOKED BEANS 47.3-48.0 F,COOKED CARNITAS 46.5-47.3 F,COOKED CHICKEN 46.9-47.1 F,CALDO 46.7 F,BARBACOA 47.1 F,CARNE FRIA 46.4- 47.4 F,COOKED GOAT 45.6 F, CARNE DORADO 47.8F,ESPINAZO 46.9 F, HAM 46.7 F. PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED AND DENATURED. APPX.269 LBS. VALUED $3,100.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN FRONT PREP COOLER,REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SAME PREP COOLER.DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.SIGN FOR EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA,CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN MOP SINK CLOSET.WORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,HEAT LAMP UNITS.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF DISPLAY UNIT AT 51.2F. WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE AND MASSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON COILS IN UNIT. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT PRODUCTS STORED INSIDE OF DISPLAY UNIT FLAN 50.0F-52.5F,3LECHE CAKE 52.3F,MOCHA LECHE CAKE 55.0F,CHEESE CAKE 53.6F,GELATINA 50.1F. PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX 13LBS. $56.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN A STORAGE CONTAINER OF ONIONS & GARBAGE CAN IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA & MORE THAN 5 LIVE FLIES ON SITE ALSO.REMOVE ROTTEN ONIONS & TRASH,RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/10/10.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & WALK IN COOLER,LID ON STEAM TABLE CRACKED.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN POP& SALSA COOLER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DEEP FRYER & LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRONT MAIN PREP AREA,IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL WALL NEAR HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNITS.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Inspector Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN A STORAGE CONTAINER OF ONIONS & GARBAGE CAN IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA & MORE THAN 5 LIVE FLIES ON SITE ALSO.REMOVE ROTTEN ONIONS & TRASH,RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/10/10.
Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & WALK IN COOLER,LID ON STEAM TABLE CRACKED.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN POP& SALSA COOLER.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DEEP FRYER & LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRONT MAIN PREP AREA,IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL WALL NEAR HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNITS.
Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.HOT HOLDING UNIT.

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.VIOLATION CORRECTED.PEST CONTROL RECEIPT FOR SERVICE ON SITE,FLY LIGHTS HAVE BEEN PURCHASED & INSTALLED,FLY ACTIVITY HAS BEEN MINIMIZED AT THIS TIME.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & WALK IN COOLER,LID ON STEAM TABLE CRACKED.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN POP& SALSA COOLER.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DEEP FRYER & LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRONT MAIN PREP AREA,IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL WALL NEAR HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNITS.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.HOT HOLDING UNIT.

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INSTD TO STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT PROPERLY. (LIDS, POTS CURRENTLY STORED NEXT TO UTILITY SINK)
LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
REPLACE CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR.
PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR. ONE BURNER STOVE WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD.

CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. CLEAN AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN CLOSET BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FANS IN ALL WASHROOMS.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.

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