Taqueria Mazamitla, Inc.
5344 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639 · Belmont Cragin · Restaurant · High risk
Strong record across 6 inspections — minor issues only
Last Inspected
2017-01-20
What You Should Know
✓ 5 consecutive passes, most recently 2017-01-20
⚠ Failed 1 inspection (2014)
⚠ Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Types of Issues Found
🚰 Plumbing & Waste minor 4×
📦 Food Storage & Handling minor 1×
🔧 Facility Condition minor 1×
🐀 Pest Activity critical 1×
Inspection History
6 ▾
minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A LOCK ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILETROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES AND FRYER CABINETS.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL BEHIND DOOR IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PLACE STOVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
1 ▾
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE RESTROOMS (BOTH) WALLS, AND CEILING (NEW DRY WALL) NEEDS PAINTING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT. ALSO CLEAN WALL AROUND 3 COMP SINK OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/OR RECAULK.CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELD REAR PREP AREA, AND REATTAC...
3 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR PREP CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE, OR REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN THE FOLLOWIN INTERIOR OF REAR 2 DOOR COOLERS,PREP AREA UNDER TABLE STORAGE SHELF.
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE REAR PREP AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR HEATER/MOP SINK AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
2 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD.
minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND LOOSE FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR REPLACE FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
2014-05-06 Pass License Re-Inspection 3 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN REACH IN FREEZER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD.
minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK
CRITICAL 5 ▾
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 REAR DOOR & DINING ROOM DOUBLE DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN REACH IN FREEZER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER.
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CAULK FLOOR TILE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL CRACKS AT WINDOW TRIM IN DINING AREA & WALL ACROSS FROM TOILET ROOM,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR DOOR TRIM AT MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD.
minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health ·
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