Chicago
51
YOUR CALL

Taqueria Mazamitla, Inc.

3610 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 · North Center · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
51/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
21
12 passed
Last Inspected
2025-10-20
Pass Rate
57%
5 failures
Score
51/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-10-20
Failed 5 inspections (2023, 2021, 2020...)
Sanitation issues found across 54 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 13 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 54×
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Employee Hygiene critical 13×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature minor
2025-10-20 Pass Canvass
1
minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED FACILITY REUSING SINGLE SERVICE THANK YOU BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS (BREAD, VEGGIES) IN THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE SINGLE SERVICE BAGS AND TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

2024-11-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE INSIDE THE HAND WASHING SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AND BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WATER PRESSURE TO MEET THE CITY REQUIREMENTS.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLA...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND GREASY FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCEHN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

2023-04-14 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

2023-02-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

2023-01-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EA...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, RICE ETC).

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (DINING AREA).

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND PERSON IN CHARGE WITH EXPIRED APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

2021-12-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED OLD MARGARINE CONTAINER USED TO STORE MARINATED CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE, REUSUABLE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF STAINLESS STEEL 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 1 CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES. Thursday, December 09, 2021

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON GROUND IN ALLEY AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

2021-12-09 Fail Canvass
5
minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED OLD MARGARINE CONTAINER USED TO STORE MARINATED CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE, REUSUABLE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 1 CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF STAINLESS STEEL 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON GROUND IN ALLEY AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2454042 DATED 10/28/2020: #37 " ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME." #39 " MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT PREP HAND ...

2020-10-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
8
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

UPPER PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED, SUCH AS EGGS AND STEAKS, AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS THAT DISCLOSE AND INFORM OF SUCH FO...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND STORED CLEAN DISHES AND JUICER.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

serious Employee Hygiene

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

: SPLASH GUARDS ON THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH RUST, PEELING CAULKING AND UNATTACHED IN SOME AREAS. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND DIRT. INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS INCLUDING INTERIOR SHELVING. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.-...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEVERAL MISSING TILES ON TILED SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.---- WALLS AND ATTACHED ELECTRICAL PIPING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND WALL BEHIND/UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN, UNDER...

2020-10-20 Fail Canvass
13
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

UPPER PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED, SUCH AS EGGS AND STEAKS, AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS THAT DISCLOSE AND INFORM OF SUCH FO...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND STORED CLEAN DISHES AND JUICER.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

serious Employee Hygiene

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

SPLASH GUARDS ON THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH RUST, PEELING CAULKING AND UNATTACHED IN SOME AREAS. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

COOKS LINE EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND DIRT. INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS INCLUDING INTERIOR SHELVING. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.-...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEVERAL MISSING TILES ON TILED SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS AND ATTACHED ELECTRICAL PIPING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND WALL BEHIND/UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.----EXTREMELY DIRTY SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITC...

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2321160 ON 11-6-20 #58- ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON P...

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

SUMMARY REPORT POSTED AND GIVEN ON 11-6-19 NOT POSTED TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. TODAYS SUMMARY POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

2019-11-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

1-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER AND 3-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WASHROOM WITHOUT COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ONE CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

2018-10-11 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12- MOP SINK BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE AND SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11- WOOD FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 DOOR AND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER BROKEN/DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE PREP AREA PREP TABLE WITH FOOD STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2018-10-04 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

3-302.11(A:1-2)FOUND PACKAGED FOOD WRAPPED RAW MEAT AND COOKED FOODS ON UNCOVERED AND COVERED CONTAINER INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER STORED IN THE SAME REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEPARATE ALL COOKED FOODS AND RAW MEAT SEPARATE DURING ST...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-601.11(A)-ICE MAKER INTERIOR PANEL PLASTIC TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12- ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11-OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13- INTERIOR OF THE STOVE/OVEN , MICROWAVE OVEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF ALL COOLERS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12- MOP SINK BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE AND SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11- WOOD FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 DOOR AND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER BROKEN/DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE PREP AREA PREP TABLE WITH FOOD STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2018-06-11 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOP IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOODVENTS SERVICED TO ELIMINATE GREASE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.

2018-05-23 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED A HANDLED UTENSIL FOR TORTILLA CHIPS LYING IN THE CHIPS WITH THE HANDLE FACING DOWN IN FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS AND UTENSILS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOP IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOODVENTS SERVICED TO ELIMINATE GREASE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

2017-07-24 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

REAR PREP AREA PREP TABLE SHELF RUSTED. MUST REPAINT RUSTED SHELF, SAID SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREAS REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND AT COOLERS DOOR CORNERS/DOOR HINDGES, FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES, GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS AND SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSID...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

REAR PREP AREA HAND WASH BOWL CAULK BECOMING LOOSE FROM WALL ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. MUST RECAULK HANDWASH BOWL TO WALL AT REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVER AT REAR PREP AREA.

2016-04-25 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WARNING STATEMENT ON THE MENU OR WITH A VISIBLE POSTER. DID NOT FIND ABOVE MENTIONED DURING INSPECTION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT CHIPPED/RUSTY SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE 2 SLIDING DOOR COOLER. FOUND ABOVE RUSTY AND WITH FOOD DEBRI.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEEP CLEAN FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN KITCHEN AREA AND UNDER TH 3-COMP SINK AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD-UP.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE GRILL/COOKING AREA IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES, DEBRI AND GREASE BUILD-UP. ALSO AT SAME AREA MUST REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE FROM THE PIPES AT THE WALL AT ABOVE MENTIONED AREA. FOUND EXCESS ACC...

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AT FACILITY.FOUND 2 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES.

2015-12-02 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN MANUAL CAN OPENER,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER,KITCHEN CUTTING BOARDS ETC.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP,REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON FAN BLADES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

2015-02-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.

2015-01-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED OR RODENT-PROOFED.OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND CONTAINER NOT COVERED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOTIFY THE GARBAGE COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT AND IN...

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPARED COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED/DATED AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

(ICE) DISPENSING SCOOP FOR ICE MACHINE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITIZED CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.

2014-10-28 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA, AND MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT REAR PREP AREA,

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALL SURFACES BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLASHES FROM WALL SURFACES, AND REPAINT WALL, TO ELIMINATE CHIPPING PAINT,

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR KITCHEN,

2014-05-02 Pass License
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST RESTRICT USING CARRY OUT BAGS,

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA, AND MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALL SURFACES BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLASHES FROM WALL SURFACES, AND REPAINT WALL, TO ELIMINATE CHIPPING PAINT,

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR KITCHEN,

100
Mythos
100
C-manny'S Mexican Cuisine Ii, Inc.
64
Hungry Brain
76
The Wolfhound Bar and Kitchen
34
Outdoor Grill

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