FAST FOOD EL MEXICANO.

Chicago Health Dept

3332 W 63RD ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Jun 2017).

11 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2017.

Last inspected Jun 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 16

2017

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 15) NOTED UNDER SHELVES IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON SITE. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TILES.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

2 PROPANE TANKS IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES. STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.

APR 8

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT FRONT REACH IN COOLER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

APR 1

2016

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY THROUGH FRONT COUNTER AREA. APPROXIMATLY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG PREP COUNTER, BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS, AND CHIP STORAGE BIN. FOUND OPEN BAIT UNDER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REMOVE OPEN BAIT AND CONTACT PESTCONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT FRONT REACH IN COOLER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AT NOZZLES. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. LEAK AT P-TRAP AT HANDSINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 27

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

2 DOOR COOLER REAR NOT MAINTAINED COMPRESSOR LEAKING INSIDE COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FRONT STOVE, AND SMALL COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING AND WALLS, AND DUSTY CEILING VENT IN THE REAR RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. ALSO CLEAN FRONT LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED 2 SMALL PROPANE TANKS STORED IN REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM BUILDING. ALSO ORGANIZE/REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

NOV 14

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE REAR AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS A DRIPPY FAUCET LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.

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MAY 23

2014

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN HOOD, FILTERS,STOVE, CABINET UNDER THE FRYER, AND THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL OF THEM.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM.

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER CLUTTER IN THE REAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

JUN 26

2013

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 19

2013

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED IN REAR UNDER STAIRWELL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. BOTH SIDE AND REAR EXIT DOORS IN SAME AREA NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM/SIDE OF DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT/CLUTTER IN SAME AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE SAME 6 INCHES.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

JUN 18

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPAIRING/REPLACING. MUST CORRECT

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING DRINK MACHINES IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 24

2011

PASS 6 violations

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. NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED, STAINED WITH DEEP CUTS. RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED ON REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRINK DISPENSORS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER., MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. 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. FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. TOILET HAS LEAK MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. Customers must dispense ice through appropriate automatic self-service ice dispensing equipment. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR SHIRTS WITH SLEEVES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL TIMES.

SEP 2

2010

PASS 3 violations

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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN STOVE, CABINET UNDER THE FRYER, AND THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

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. SOME OF THE CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ARE STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

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