Cali's Mexican-American Grill

2333 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 3, 2013
82
Score
Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On May 3, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Cali's Mexican-American Grill since May 3, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.

Cali's Mexican-American Grill's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 3, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PARTITIONERS TO BOTH SIDES OF THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK TO SEPARATE FROM 2/3-COMP. SINKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT-THICK GREASE BUILD UP AND ON 2ND FL STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNLEVEL IN FRONT OF 3-COMP. SINK-MUST LEVEL IT AND PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES OR A THRESHOLD AT THE REAR ENTRANCE/EXIT IN PREP AREA AND IN FRONT OF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM
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Oct 24, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND NO END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cali's Mexican-American Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cali's Mexican-American Grill on file is from May 3, 2013. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Cali's Mexican-American Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cali's Mexican-American Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cali's Mexican-American Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.