Mexique, 1529 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Mexique
Address: 1529 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: Feb 6, 2012
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100

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Inspection findings

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  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Jan 28, 2010 100
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jun 17, 2011 100
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Feb 6, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jan 28, 2010

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.GASKETS AT 2 DOOR COOLER NEED REPLACEMENT FRONT SERVICE LINE.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT SERVICE LINE.

Jun 17, 2011

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. MUST REPAIR KNOB AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND PROVIDE AN EXTENSION TO FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT, ALL DISHES ARE WASHED AT WORKING DISH MACHINE, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR BROKEN INTERIOR DOOR TO CHESTER FREEZER
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST REPLACE BADLY STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS, IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
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. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZED BASEMENT AREA, DISCARD ALL UNWANTED ITEMS, AND PROVIDE SHELVING FOR WANTED ITEMS TO BE STORED OFF FLOOR 6 INCHES
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL SURFACE NEEDS REPAIRED, REAR HALLWAY AREA, AT CORNERS AND BASE OF WALL

Feb 6, 2012

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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR,MAINTAIN WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMP SINK.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR SOME RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALKI-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS,POTS/PANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CONSUMARY ADIVISORY SIGNAGE OR TO DISPLAY ON MENU FOR PUBLIC VIEW.

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