APR 16
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MESA URBANA, ATOLITO MEXICAN KITCHEN.
EAT. 79/100
4024-4026 N MILWAUKEE AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 16, 2025 · passed
4 of 7 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Oct 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
AUG 192024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 19
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR ALONG WALL IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 22023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 2
2023
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE BACK WALL OF THE KITCHEN AREA NEXT TO THE STAIRCASE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPLACE THE MISSING WOOD FLOORING IN THE FRONT STAGING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SOOT AND DEBRIS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
OCT 72022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 7
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JUN 302021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 30
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND/OR HIGH TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
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JUN 232021FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2021
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND/OR HIGH TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE (BAR AREA) INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2346030 ISSUED ON 11-21-2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED #10 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR. #51 - BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ESPRESSO MACHINE IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #58 - FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 7-42-010 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED
OCT 302019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 30
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →