MEXICAN RESTAURANT
4225 W 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60632 · Restaurant
11 inspections
- Canvass
0 infraction
- Plainte
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- OBSERVED THE CEILING IN REAR COOKING AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Canvass Re-Inspection
1 infraction
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT AND SEAFOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
- FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SHRIMP AND BACON. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
- OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED SHRIMP AT 50.3F, CEVICHE AT 43.8F, RAW BACON AT 48.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, DINING ROOM AND WASHROOMS. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT AND SEAFOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
- Canvass Re-Inspection
5 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. REPLACE MISSING COVERS FOR TOP OF CONDIMENT LINE AT PREP COOLER
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- MISSING WALLBASE THROUGH OUT, UNFINISHED WALLS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
- TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
- WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
6 infractions
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
- OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTERS WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE, TRASH BAGS ON TOP OF DUMPSTER AND DEBRIS, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO HAVE DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. REPLACE MISSING COVERS FOR TOP OF CONDIMENT LINE AT PREP COOLER.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- MISSSING WALLBASE THROUGH OUT, UNFINISHED WALLS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
- TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
- WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
- OBSERVED 10 GALLON VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $30 APPROXIMATELY OF JUICE SITTING INSIDE MOP SINK. JUICE DISCARDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
- NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON 2 DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- OBSERVED ONIONS STORED ON FLOOR. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
- Canvass
5 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPLACE GASKETS AT CHEST COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS THEY ARE IN POOR REPAIR
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE,ALSO CLEAN STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF DUST
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- SOME CHIP PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS IN REAR PREP AREA MUST REMOVE USE A NON TOXIC PAINT
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE CHEST COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- THREE DOOR COOLER GASKETS ARE IN POOR REPAIR THEY ARE RIPPED AND TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- PROVIDE A THEMOMETER TO THE THREE DOOR COOLER.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
1 infraction
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- FLOOR NEEDS DETAILED UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- Plainte
8 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
- 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.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3-DOOR COOLER,PEELING PAINT ON VENTILATION VENT IN DINING ROOM.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.VENTS & HOOD,LIDS ON DRINK MACHINE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.SCRAPE &PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA,CEILING IN DINING ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS &HOLE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
- Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.WOMEN'S
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- 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.LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED