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Mezcal Birria Ocotlan

3011 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623 · North Lawndale · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
54/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 4 inspections for pest activity, other

Inspections
4
2 passed
Last Inspected
2017-08-21
Pass Rate
50%
2 failures
Score
54/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2017-08-21)
Failed 2 inspections (2017, 2016)
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Other issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Other critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
2017-08-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

2017-08-09 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-22 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND A REACH IN FREEZER AND STORAGE SHELF. APPROXIMATELY 15-16 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FURNACE ROOM AND A DEAD MOUSE ON A GLUEBOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ...

critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

NO HOT WATER IN LADIES WASHROOM. WATER IS A VERY SMALL TRICKLE OF WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT TO HAVE HOT WATER AT CITY PRESSURE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

2016-09-29 Pass License Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES WHERE SURFACES ARE RUSTED. REMOVE LOOSE CONTACT PAPER FROM SHELVES IN LADIES WASHROOM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION TO MOP SINK.

2016-09-23 Fail License
CRITICAL 8
critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES, WAITING FOR GAS COMPANY TO COME.

minor Sanitation

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

PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES WHERE SURFACES ARE RUSTED. REMOVE LOOSE CONTACT PAPER FROM SHELVES IN LADIES WASHROOM AND UNDERNEATH CASH REGISTER COUNTER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT ONCE HOT WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN ALL DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.

minor Pest Activity

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

REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN ALL DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT. SEAL CORNER OF WALL NEAR THE MOP SINK.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE VERY DIM LIGHT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. THIS AREA MUST BE LIGHTED SO THAT A MINIMUN OF 50-FOOT CANDLES OF LIGHT IS AVAILABLE ON ALL WORK SURFACES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION TO MOP SINK.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ALL ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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