111 Mexican Grill — Uno-Uno-Uno Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2015
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Score
Public records show six inspections at 111 Mexican Grill — Uno-Uno-Uno Mexican Grill stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 10, 2015. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Note that 111 Mexican Grill — Uno-Uno-Uno Mexican Grill's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 10, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so 111 Mexican Grill — Uno-Uno-Uno Mexican Grill trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Feb 10, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BLADE OF CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNIT DOORS. FAN COVER IN TWO DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IS RUSTY; CLEAN FAN COVER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE CLOSET INSIDE OF KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN WINDOW SILL NEXT TO GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE. (RECOMMENDED A BARRIER BETWEEN GRILL AND WINDOW SILL TO AVOID GREASE GETTING ONTO WINDOW SILL).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS OBSERVED INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS; PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN CLOSET AND REAR OF KITCHEN UNDER SINK; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE/OBTAIN THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 25, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL COOLERS, DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLERS, AND TABLE UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Aug 18, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT MAINTAINED, NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT SINK, AND UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY, STANDING WASTE WATER IN SINK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING PLASTIC GARBAGE CONTAINERS, WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AREA AND PROVIDE METAL CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. ISTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL COOLERS, DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLERS, AND TABLE UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSWITCH OUTLET COVER MISSING. PROVIDE SAME. HOLES NOTED IN CEILING TILES. REPLACE SAME.
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Aug 5, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE BOTTOMS OF THE PREPARATION AND SLIDING DOOR COOLERS ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLER INTERIORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALL EAST OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT HAS HANGING WALL BOARD AT THE AC DUCT, REPAIR THE WALL SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS ARE LEFT OUT, STORE THE WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZER IN BETWEEN USE.
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Nov 18, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 2, 2010
License
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST KEEP COOLERS AT 40F OR BELOW.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER UPON REINSPECTION
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WASHROOM HAND BOWL.
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Inside containers or receptacles: adequate number, properly covered and insect/rodent proof
Inspector notes: All garbage and rubbish containing food wastes shall, prior to disposal, be stored in metal containers with tight fitting lids and shall be kept covered except when opened for the disposal or removal of garbage. MUST PROVIDE INSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST SEAL AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT; FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL AND CLEAN WALLS AND SEAL OPENINGS THRU-OUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 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. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR CLOSET.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3PART SINK AND PROVIDE FILTER UNDER HOOD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 111 Mexican Grill — Uno-Uno-Uno Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 111 Mexican Grill — Uno-Uno-Uno Mexican Grill on file is from Feb 10, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 111 Mexican Grill — Uno-Uno-Uno Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at 111 Mexican Grill — Uno-Uno-Uno Mexican Grill.
Has 111 Mexican Grill — Uno-Uno-Uno Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 111 Mexican Grill — Uno-Uno-Uno Mexican Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 111 Mexican Grill — Uno-Uno-Uno Mexican Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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