Chicago
65
YOUR CALL

Via Mexicana

4553 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 · Back of the Yards · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
65/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 5 inspections for pest activity

Inspections
5
3 passed
Last Inspected
2014-05-12
Pass Rate
60%
2 failures
Score
65/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2014-05-12)
Failed 2 inspections (2013, 2012)
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 13×
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2014-05-12 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND RESEAL. OBSERVED REAR CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2013-05-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL ITEMS IN BASEMENT MUST BE ORGANIZED AND OFF THE FLOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

2013-05-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

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

REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. LIGHT AVAILABLE WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST CORRECT TO HAVE ALL OPENINGS COMPLETELY SEALED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENINGS COMPLETELY SEALED

serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-30-12. REPORT #1300207 INSP#237. #38 BACK FLOW DEVICE MUST BE INSTALL ON MOP SINK. #34 GAPS ALONG WALL BASES MUST PROVIDE 4" WALL BASE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-4...

minor Sanitation

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

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

HANDSINK IN BAR AREA LOW WATER PRESSURE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL ITEMS IN BASEMENT MUST BE ORGANIZED AND OFF THE FLOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

2012-11-07 Pass License Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GAPS ALONG WALL BASE. MUST PROVIDE 4 " WALL BASE. OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL, MUST SEAL.

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS STAINED/DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHTS INN PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE SAME.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: NO BACK FLOW DEVICE IN MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE SAME.

minor Pest Activity

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

Inspector Comments: CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAME AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2012-10-30 Fail License
CRITICAL 8
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 MICE DROPPINGS (10) AT BOTTOM OF FRYER, (12)ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. FRONT AND BACK DOORS NOT RODENT (APPROX...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES IN PREP AREA. MUST PAINT/SEAL WITH NON TOXIC PAINT. CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR/WORN SURFACES. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

FRYERS, STEAMERS, FLAT TOP STOVE,SHELVES, BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATORS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GAPS ALONG WALL BASE. MUST PROVIDE 4 " WALL BASE. OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL, MUST SEAL.

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS STAINED/DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE SAME.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO BACK FLOW DEVICE IN MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE SAME.

minor Pest Activity

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

CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAME AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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