Mimi'S Churros
Troubled record — failed 3 of 6 inspections for pest activity, employee hygiene
2012-05-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE CEILING HAS A HOLE EAST OF THE FRONT KITCHEN HOOD AND NUMBEROUS MISSING CEILING TILES NEED TO BE REPLACED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE FRONT KITCHEN BATHROOM HAS A BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE IN THE SINK, THE HOT WATER CAN STILL BE TURNED ON, REPAIR THE HANDLE. THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A SMALL LEAK, REPAIR THE LEAK.
2012-04-27 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OVER 25 RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE BASEMENT AND GARAGE PERIMETERS, ACTIVE RODENT HOLES WERE FOUND IN THE BASEMENT RAFTERS AND AROUND THE PLUMBING STACK. ORKIN PEST CONTROL IS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, CLEAN UP ALL EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND SEAL...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
A HOLE AROUND THE KITCHEN FLOOR DRAIN LEAKS SPILLED GREASE FROM THE FRYERS INTO THE BASEMENT, REPAIR THE FLOOR. REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILDUP FROM EVERY FLOOR AREA THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BASEMENT, GARAGE AND KITCHENS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE CEILING HAS A HOLE EAST OF THE FRONT KITCHEN HOOD AND NUMBEROUS MISSING CEILING TILES NEED TO BE REPLACED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE FRONT KITCHEN BATHROOM HAS A BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE IN THE SINK, THE HOT WATER CAN STILL BE TURNED ON, REPAIR THE HANDLE. THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A SMALL LEAK, REPAIR THE LEAK.
2011-04-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2011-04-07 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT THE SINK IN THE BACK PREP AREA. NO SOAP IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM IN THE BACK AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED SAME. CRITICAL...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FO...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN ALL THE DEEP FRYERS 8 OF THEM HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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. CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN THE FURNACE CLOSET,BACK PREP AREA UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Use dustless cleaning methods SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. PROVIDE LIGHT SHELDS OVER THE LIGHTS IN THE BACK PREP AREA.
2010-03-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 6 ▾
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PRESENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES MINIMIZED, STILL FINDING SOME ON FLOOR IN REAR ...
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. CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: SIDES OF & EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS & COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, INTERIORS OF COOLERS & F...
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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS INCLUDING BASEMENT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS,BEHIND & UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REPLACE ALL MISSING & C...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN & PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA BY REAR DOORS AND IN CLOSET WHERE FURNACE IS LOCATE...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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 and Regulati...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN ENCLOSED GARAGE STORAGE AREA.
2010-03-04 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. APPRO...
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. CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: SIDES OF & EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS & COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, INTERIORS OF COOLERS & F...
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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS INCLUDING BASEMENT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS,BEHIND & UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REPLACE ALL MISSING & ...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN & PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA BY REAR DOORS AND IN CLOSET WHERE FURNACE IS LOCATE...
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...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN ENCLOSED GARAGE STORAGE AREA.
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