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CONCERNS NOTED

CARNITAS EL OJON ESTILO MICHOACAN

6356 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60629

This restaurant has some health concerns to be aware of.

Recent inspections found issues that may affect food safety. Review the violations below.

SafeScore

60/100

Inspections

1

Last Inspected

May 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

11 total

contamination
545%
other
327%
temperature
19%
chemical
19%
facility
19%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorTemperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 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.

Code 23

MinorOther

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS OF COMMON NAME ON FOOD CONTAINERS (CONTAINING SUGAR AND SALT). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.

Code 37

MinorOther

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF KNIVES ON THE PREP AREA TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

Code 43

MinorOther

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN THE UTILITY/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP PROPERLY WITH MOPHEAD IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION BETWEEN USAGE.

Code 55

MinorContamination

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Code 58

MinorContamination

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 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.

Code 39

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.

Code 47

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.

Code 47

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Code 47

MinorChemical

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN BUCKET WITH SANITZER.

Code 41

MinorFacility

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Code 56

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The last inspection on record is from May 2025340 days ago. Newer data may not yet be available from this jurisdiction.

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