Carnitas El Ojon Estilo Michoacan
Last inspected: May 6, 2025
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CARNITAS EL OJON ESTILO MICHOACAN, located at 6356 S Kedzie Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on May 6, 2025. The inspection identified one major and ten minor violations. Issues noted included concerns with food labeling, original container requirements, proper date marking and disposition, and preventing contamination during food preparation, storage, and display.
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Inspection History
May 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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Violations — May 6, 2025 Inspection
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS OF COMMON NAME ON FOOD CONTAINERS (CONTAINING SUGAR AND SALT). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS (COOKED PORK/PASTOR, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEANS AND COOKED BEEF) IN REFRIGERATOR; NO DATE MARK TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN BUCKET WITH SANITZER.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF KNIVES ON THE PREP AREA TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN THE UTILITY/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP PROPERLY WITH MOPHEAD IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION BETWEEN USAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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