SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MAGO GRILL & CANTINA.

YOUR CALL. 58/100

1010 S DELANO CT · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 24, 2017 · passed

3 of 5 inspections passed, 2 failed. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
3 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 MONTHS
since Jun 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 24
2017
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

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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.

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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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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.

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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.

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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.

MAR 15
2017
FAILED
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS OR COVERS FOR THE ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

SERIOUSOther
* 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 7-38-012

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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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

FEB 3
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

JUN 17
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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.

JUN 14
2016
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
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.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
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.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

URINALS UNABLE TO FLUSH IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

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

UNFINISHED SURFACES IN BAR AREA (COUNTERTOP). INSTD TO FINISH SAME.

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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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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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