MAGO GRILL & CANTINA.
1010 S DELANO CT · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
3 of 5 inspections passed, 2 failed. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 242017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH PINK BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MAR 152017FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS OR COVERS FOR THE ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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 7-38-012
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.
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.
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH PINK BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FEB 32017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
JUN 172016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHT WITH DUST, CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IMMEDIATELY ABOVE MARGARITA/TOP LOADING MACHINES. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
JUN 142016FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
URINALS UNABLE TO FLUSH IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
UNFINISHED SURFACES IN BAR AREA (COUNTERTOP). INSTD TO FINISH SAME.
ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHT WITH DUST, CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IMMEDIATELY ABOVE MARGARITA/TOP LOADING MACHINES. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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