Chicago
43
BEAT

Maza Exp

2415 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
43/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 5 inspections for food temperature

Inspections
5
1 passed
Last Inspected
2013-11-12
Pass Rate
20%
3 failures
Score
43/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2013-11-12)
Failed 3 inspections (2011, 2011, 2011)
Food Temperature issues found across 4 inspections
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Sanitation minor 10×
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2013-11-12 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE MEAT COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK.

2012-01-26 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE OF COCA-COLA REACH-IN COOLER AT 45F....

minor Plumbing & Waste

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...

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATU...

2011-12-29 Fail License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE OF COCA-COLA REACH-IN COOLER AT 43F...

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. MUST STORE ALL FROZEN FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER.

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. MUST REPLACE ANY BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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...

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATU...

2011-12-19 Fail License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-12-13 Fail License
7
minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL KNIVES AND MEAT GRINDER MUST BE REMOVED FROM MO...

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. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE ...

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. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.

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 AT FRONT AND REAR SERVER STATIONS DIRTY WITH DEBRIS, BROKEN GLASS. MUST CLEAN. ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FR...

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. BOTH WASHROOM DOORS MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES.

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...

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