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MUNDIAL RESTAURANT

1640 W 18TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

MUNDIAL RESTAURANT has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 4, 2010. The most recent inspection, on August 29, 2013, found no infractions.

3 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens, Pests and Protecting food from contamination.

The last 3 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 10, 2012. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times on February 10, 2012. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on May 4, 2010. For example: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on May 4, 2010. For example: HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 13 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 10, 2012. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint-Fire

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Complaint

    12 infractions

    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • THE BASEMENT HAS 3-4 INCHES OF WASTE WATER POOLED THROUGHOUT, BUSINESS OWNER STATES THE WATER COMES IN WHEN ITS RAINING OUTSIDE AND THE LANDLORD IS AWARE. REMOVE ALL WASTE WATER AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM CAUSING THE FLOODING IN THE BASEMENT. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ENTIRE BASEMENT. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-020 H000075458
    • 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
      • OVER 15 LIVE COCKROACHESWERE FOUND ON THE WALLNEXT TO THE GRIDDLE AND STOVE AND IN THE PRINTERS ON THE SERVING LINE. CLEAN UP ALL EVIDENCE OF COCKROACH ACTIVITY. wASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND REPAIR ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES WHERE HARBORAGE WAS FOUND. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-020 H000075458
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • THE GUARDIAN PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK IS INCOMPLETE, HAS AN EXPIRED LICENSE AND NEEDS TO BE BROUGHT UP TO CODE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 H000075459
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING FOOD PREPARATION ( FOOD BEING COOKED, STOCK COOKING AND COOLING) A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared, the only certified manager begins work at 10:30 am. Obtain enough certified managers to cover your hours of preparation and service. Serious citation 7-38-012 H000075459
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL ALL OPEN FOOD ARTICLES AND DATE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. NO CONSUMER ADVISORYFOR UNDERCOOKED FOODSPOSTED, POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY, SUPPLIED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE FRONT SERVING LINE HAS GAPS AND OPENINGS WHERE ROACHES CAN LIVE, SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND GAPS SO IT IS SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO CLEAN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE GRILL AND LOWER SECTIONS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS IN THE KITCHEN AND DISHROOM ARE DAMAGED AND FULL OF HOLES AND GAPS, REPAIR THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • THE CEILINGS IN THE WOMENS ROOM AND REAR PREP AREA HAVE WATER DAMAGE, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE THE CRACKED KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • SHOW PROOF OF OR INSTALL A ANTI-BACKFLOW DEVICE IN THE EXPRESSO MACHINE. RE-PLUMB THE EXPRESSO MACHINE DRAIN TUBE SO IT EMPTIES INTO A DRAIN LINE, NOT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • THE ICE SCOOP IS STORED IN A DIRTY HOLDER; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE SCOOP AND HOLDER IN DETAIL.
  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 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. THE WOODEN SHELVES IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM HAS CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE LOOSE PAINT AND PAINT SAME.
    • 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. THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD STORE AND DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME. ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING FLOOR TILES BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 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. SEAL THE HOLES IN THE WALLS AND PIPES BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO SOME WALLS HAS PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAINT AND PAINT SAME. SOME CEILING TILES IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM ARE WATER STAINED. INTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. VENTS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM THICK WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. THE LARGE CONTAINERS HOLDING THE FLOUR,SUGAR ECT NOT LABELED. INSTUCTED TO LABLE SAME.
    • 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. THE SHELVES IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM HAS PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE LOOSE PAINT AND PAINT SAME.
    • 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. THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND CHANGE MOP HEADS OFTEN. CLEAN THE BASEMENT FLOOR HAS DUST AND DIRT ON IT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. THE UTILITY/MOP ROOM HAS CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SAME SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
  7. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 4. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
      • All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED A BROWNISH-COLORED SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE FROM INSIDE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ENTIRE INTERIOR OF MACHINE-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL
    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED COOK SCRATCH HER FACE AND TOUCH BREAD WITH BARE HANDS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS -CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL FOODS WRAPPED & COVERED STORED IN COOLERS & FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED & DATED.
    • 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. CLEAN THE INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER AND CAN OPENER WITH BASE ON PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. FIND SOURCE OF LEAK IN BASEMENT, CLEAN AND KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT THIS 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. REPAIR SECTIONS OF WALLS THROUGHOUT THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR, SMOOTH & RE-PAINT SAME WHERE NEEDED. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS & CORNERS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING EXHAUST FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • UPON ENTRY TO FOOD PREP AREA FOUND DESIGNATED HANDWASHING FACILITY(1 COMP. PREP SINK) BEING USED TO THAW OUT FROZEN FOODS(i.e. AS A PREP SINK). THIS SINK CAN ONLY BE USED AS A PREP SINK OR DESIGNATED HANDWASHING FACILITY, NOT AS BOTH.

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