Via Mexicana

Chicago Health Dept

4553 S ASHLAND AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2014.

5 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected May 2014.

Last inspected May 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
23
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2014

Inspection history

MAY 12
2014
PASS 1 violation
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.

MAY 13
2013
PASS 3 violations
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.

MAY 6
2013
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.

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.

NOV 7
2012
PASS 5 violations
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.

OCT 30
2012
FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.1/4 ") AT BOTTOM CORNERS OF DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAME.

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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