Agave Antojeria

947 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2022

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2022. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Agave Antojeria dates to Apr 8, 2022.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about 13 violations before that.

“Allergen training as required” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Agave Antojeria on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2022

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Apr 5, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.

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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES WERE AS FOLLOWS:-HANDWASH SINKS 96.6F, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK 92.4F, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 96.6FF. BATHROOM HAND WASHES SINKS 94.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER OF ABOUT 100F MINIMUM FOR HAND WASH SINKS AND 110F FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE, INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: NOTED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: NOTED WATER DRAINING FROM THE ICE MACHINE INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO DIRECT THE WASTE WATER FROM THE ICE MACHINE INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 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.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: NOTED NO LIGHTING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDING OR NOT SHATTER PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS OR PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR THE BULBS.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS IF HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITH PRODUCT NAMES INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Agave Antojeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Agave Antojeria on file is from Apr 8, 2022. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Agave Antojeria?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Agave Antojeria.

Has Agave Antojeria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Agave Antojeria have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Agave Antojeria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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