El Mesquite

1756 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608 · Pilsen · Restaurant · High risk

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2 inspections on record — all passed (not yet rated)

Inspections

2 passed

Last Inspected

2011-08-29

Pass Rate

100%

0 failures

Score

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UNRATED

What You Should Know

✓ Passed most recent inspection (2011-08-29)

⚠ Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection

→ Limited data — only 2 inspections on record

Types of Issues Found

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Sanitation minor 3×

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Pest Activity critical 1×

Inspection History

2011-08-29 Pass Canvass

CRITICAL 3 ▾

critical Pest Activity

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. REMOVE THE OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

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. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT HAS DUST AND DIRT ON IT.

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 CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.

2011-01-26 Pass Canvass

1 ▾

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. Seal raw wood 2 x 4 on the floor of the front kitchen.

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Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health · This restaurant does not yet have enough inspections for a score. · How we score
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