AUG 21
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MEZCAL BIRRIA OCOTLAN.
YOUR CALL. 54/100
3011 W CERMAK RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 21, 2017 · passed
2 of 4 inspections passed, 2 failed. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
2 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
16
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 MONTHS
since Sep 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
AUG 92017FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 9
2017
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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
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.
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.
SEP 292016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 29
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION TO MOP SINK.
SEP 232016FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 23
2016
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES, WAITING FOR GAS COMPANY TO COME.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION TO MOP SINK.
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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