CARNICERIA RUIZ INC
3001 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL, 60618
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 18, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (7)
- 39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FRONT DISPLAY AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTIN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. SHELVING MUST ALLOW FLOOR TO BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING. MUST PROVIDE APPROVED SHELVING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE 2-DOOR TALL FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL FREEZER LOCATED ON REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN INTEROR SURFACES OF FREEZER.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW LEAKING PIPE UNDERNETH EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA, REAR CARNITAS FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARI ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR CARNITAS FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.