Blue Agave
Last inspected: Jan 17, 2020
64
Score
The Mexican/Latin restaurant BLUE AGAVE, located at 1050 N State St, Chicago, IL, had a moderate risk inspection on January 17, 2020, with a score of 64. This inspection resulted in nine minor violations, including issues with adequate handwashing sinks, wiping cloths, and in-use utensils. Across 17 scored inspections, BLUE AGAVE has historically maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 17, 2020
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Apr 9, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Aug 28, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
52
Jan 16, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Mar 28, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 19, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Jan 28, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 21, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Jan 19, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Feb 20, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 11, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Aug 20, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Nov 27, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 21, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jul 28, 2011
Tag Removal
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 18, 2011
Complaint
9 minor violations.
64
Sep 28, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Jan 17, 2020 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND LOWER LEVEL FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A LEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENY CONTAMINATION.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGAE SHELVING IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND LOWER LEVEL DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING BOWLS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LOWER LEVEL FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. ALSO OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALLS ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN LOWER LEVEL FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT BULB IN THE LOWER LEVEL FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAP FOR LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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