Chicago
60
YOUR CALL

Mexicolombia

4129 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632 · Brighton Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
60/100

Troubled record — failed 4 of 9 inspections for other, documentation & training

Inspections
9
5 passed
Last Inspected
2024-04-30
Pass Rate
56%
4 failures
Score
60/100
YOUR CALL
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2024-04-30
Failed 4 inspections (2023, 2022, 2022...)
Other issues found across 9 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 10×
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Other critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
2024-04-30 Pass Canvass
2
serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE ON SINK LABELING EACH COMPARTMENT (WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION UNOPERABLE IN WASHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2023-07-17 Pass Recent Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2023-06-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2023-06-21 Fail Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2559695 ON 6/22/22 WAS NOT CORRECTED: #56-MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER OVEN OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

2022-06-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2022-06-22 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 9
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER OVEN OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 2557011, DATED 6/8/22. #25. OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION I...

2022-06-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 17
serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB.CHICKEN EMPANADAS 121.1F-125.2F. .5LBS. HAM EMPANADAS 131.4F-132.6F. .5LBS. BEEF EMPANADAS 128.5F. .5LB. CHEESE BALLS 106.9F. BEING HELD IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUS...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED RICE IN INDIVIDUAL 4 OZ. BOWLS IN PREP COOLER RANGING FROM 2LBS. 44.6F-53.6F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.OF OR BELOW. APPX. 2LBS. $7. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDAT...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AT 112.2F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATI...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG CENTER OF FRONT DOOR AND LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR POP STORAGE.PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 2- COMP SINK.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST FINISH WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE NEXT TO AND ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD.MUST GROUT FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ALONG WALLS LEADING TO BASEMENT, CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM , BASEMENT, PREP AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER OVEN OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER .

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2472955 1/21/21 NOT CORRECTED #58- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED...

2021-01-21 Pass License Re-Inspection
1
minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

2021-01-13 Fail License
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

ALL HANDWASH SINKS SLOW DRAINING AND WATER ACCUMULATING IN BASIN. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NO BARRIER BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AND BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS, COMPLETELY OPEN AREA. INSTD TO USE PROPER BARRIER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE AND DISPLAY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RAW WOOD WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO SEAL SURFACE SO AS TO BE A NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LARGE STOVE IN REAR NOT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTD TO CORRECT OR REMOVE LARGE STOVE FROM PREMISES.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

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