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Restaurant: via Mexicana
Address: 4553 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: Nov 7, 2012

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100

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OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS (10) AT BOTTOM OF FRYER, (12)ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. FRONT AND BACK DOORS NOT RODENT (APPROX.1/4 ') AT BOTTOM CORNERS OF DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAME.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES IN PREP AREA. MUST PAINT/SEAL WITH NON TOXIC PAINT. CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR/WORN SURFACES. MUST REPLACE.
OBSERVED GAPS ALONG WALL BASE. MUST PROVIDE 4 ' WALL BASE. OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL, MUST SEAL.
FRYERS, STEAMERS, FLAT TOP STOVE,SHELVES, BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATORS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS STAINED/DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
MISSING LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE SAME.
NO BACK FLOW DEVICE IN MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE SAME.
CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAME AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

OBSERVED GAPS ALONG WALL BASE. MUST PROVIDE 4' WALL BASE. OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL. MUST SEAL.
CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS STAINED/DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE SAME.
NO BACK FLOW DEVICE IN MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE SAME.
CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAME AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

NO EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS. FRONT AND BACK DOORS RODENT PROOFED. PEST CONTROL SERVICE DONE 11/1/12.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
OBSERVED GAPS ALONG WALL BASE. MUST PROVIDE 4 ' WALL BASE. OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL, MUST SEAL.
CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS STAINED/DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
MISSING LIGHTS INN PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE SAME.
Inspector Comments: NO BACK FLOW DEVICE IN MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE SAME.
Inspector Comments: CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAME AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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Parking:

Garage Private Lot Street Valet Validated

Attire:

Casual Dress Business Casual Jacket Preferred Jacket Required Jacket and Tie Required Formal Attire

Good for groups:

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Delivery:

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Take-out:

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Waiter service:

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Outdoor seating:

Yes No

Wi-Fi:

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Beer & Wine Only Full Bar Happy Hour

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Live music:

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Scenic view:

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Gluten-free friendly:

Yes No

Vegan friendly:

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