CAFE MESTIZO.

Chicago Health Dept

1738 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2011.

3 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected May 2011.

Last inspected May 2011. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
10
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 17
2011
PASS · 0 violations
APR 11
2011
FAIL 10 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. THE REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMP WAS 43.9F. MUST BE 40F AND BELOW. MUST REPAIR SAME.

Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 20- 25 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT EAST WALL AND 10- 15 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE BASEMENT STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREAS AND CALL YOUR LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO COME HERE TO SERVICE THE ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED. HAS A 3 INCH OPENING EAST SIDE TOP OF THE DOOR AND 1 INCH OPENING TOP OF DOOR ALSO. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Critical Pest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. MUST CLEAN AROUND THE DUMPSTED OUTSIDE SO NO SOURES OF FOOD FOR THE RODENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation
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. MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AND PAINT IT.

Minor Sanitation
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. MUST CLEAN TABLES, SEATS, LEDGES, ECT.

Minor Sanitation
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. REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation
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. MUST SEAL ALL THE HOLES IN THE WALLS AND CEILING AND AROUND THE WINDOWS CLEAN AND PAINT THROUGHOUT PREMISES. CLEAN ALL LEDGES.

Minor Sanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. PROVIDE MORE LIGHT IN FRONT BAR AREA AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BACK AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
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. MUST ENCLOSE THE WASTE WATER PIPE ABOVE THE PREP AREA/BAR AREA. PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE TO THE FAUCIT AT THE UTILITY/ MOP SINK.

Critical Pest Activity
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. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT BOTH AREAS AND THE 1ST FLOOR MIDDLE ROOM AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST REMOVE GAS BURNER FROM THE KITCHEN AND REMOVE THE GRILL FROM OUT SIDE BACK AREA.

MAR 29
2011
FAIL 0 violations

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