Mago Grill & Cantina
Troubled record — failed 2 of 5 inspections for plumbing & waste, food temperature
2017-03-24 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 7 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE MULTI-USE WATER BOTTLES USED TO POUR WATER TO THE CUSTOMERS NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED FOR ADEQUATE WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THE ITEMS AND USE ITEMS THAT CAN BE PROPERLY WASHED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, MUST KEEP A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH PINK BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK CLOSET NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND THE MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED AND MOP BUCKET WITH OLD, DIRTY WATER INSIDE OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY AND DIPOSE OF WATER WHEN DONE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND THE WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
2017-03-15 Fail Complaint 9 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY/STORAGE. FOUND THE READY TO EAT GARNISHMENTS STORED ON TOP OF THE BAR AND THE PORTABLE GUACAMOLE STATION STORED AT THE REAR OF THE DINING AREA WITHOUT COVERAGE OR SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. IN...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE MULTI-USE WATER BOTTLES USED TO POUR WATER TO THE CUSTOMERS NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED FOR ADEQUATE WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THE ITEMS AND USE ITEMS THAT CAN BE PROPERLY WASHED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, MUST KEEP A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH PINK BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK CLOSET NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND THE MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED AND MOP BUCKET WITH OLD, DIRTY WATER INSIDE OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY AND DIPOSE OF WATER WHEN DONE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND THE WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
2017-02-03 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, MUST KEEP A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK CLOSET NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND THE MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED AND MOP BUCKET WITH OLD, DIRTY WATER INSIDE OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY AND DIPOSE OF WATER WHEN DONE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND THE WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
2016-06-17 Pass License Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHT WITH DUST, CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IMMEDIATELY ABOVE MARGARITA/TOP LOADING MACHINES. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
2016-06-14 Fail License CRITICAL 6 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
WALK IN COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: ONE COOLER NOT ON, OTHER AT 45.9F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. WALK IN FREEZER ALSO NOT ON. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN 0F OR BELOW.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HANDSINK WITHOUT HOT OR TEMPERED WATER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT NORTH SIDE OF BAR WHERE DISHMACHINE LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
URINALS UNABLE TO FLUSH IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
UNFINISHED SURFACES IN BAR AREA (COUNTERTOP). INSTD TO FINISH SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHT WITH DUST, CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IMMEDIATELY ABOVE MARGARITA/TOP LOADING MACHINES. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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