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Food Safety Report: Carnitas Y Supermercado El Gigante Inc, 2500 N Laramie Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

5 months ago source chicago.gov business

Chicago, 60639 Illinois, United States

Report date: Aug 27, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed rear ice machine with a build-up of black, brown, and pink slime substance, dripping onto ice cubes stored below the ice bin. Instructed to empty bin, clean and sanitize all surfaces and interior structures, and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: noted improper internal temperatures of tcs food in display cooler, chicken fajita 47. 3 f, chicken breast 45. 9 f, ham 46. 8 f, breaded chicken 46. 2 f, pork 51. 4 f, pork 48. 2 f, liver 51. 8 f, steak 46. 0 f, menudo (pork skin) 46 f. Instructed to maintain proper cold-holding temperatures of 41 f and below. Person in charge discarded and denatured approx. 50 lbs valued at $250 priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: noted no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal temperature of tcs foods cooked, served, and delivered. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no proof of allergen training for all certified food managers. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with the completion of training and provide and maintain documentation on site.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: noted continued non-compliance from report #2597812 conducted on 07/22/24. Previous core violations not corrected: (47) observed cutting board with dark stains at meat prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain or replace. (47) observed cardboard used as liner on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to seal or paint to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must correct core violations by the date on the report. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov

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