Casa De Luna Mexican Grill — Smokey BBQ

5481 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60630

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 10, 2018

100

Score

Low Risk

Casa De Luna Mexican Grill — Smokey BBQ appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2018. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 10, 2018. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Casa De Luna Mexican Grill — Smokey BBQ's record stops at Apr 10, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Casa De Luna Mexican Grill — Smokey BBQ is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 10, 2018

License

No violations found.

100

Mar 21, 2018

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSPECTORS OBSERVATION: REACH IN COOLERS WITH DAMAGED GASKETS (TWO DOOR PREP COOLER, TWO DOOR STANDING COOLER, REAR TWO DOOR STANDING COOLER).INSTRUCT MANAGEMENT: TO REPAIR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: INSPECTORS OBSERVATION: REAR DINING AREA, FOOD STORAGE AREA, DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT AREA UNORGANIZED UNUSED ITEMS AS WELL AS NON FUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: TO ORGANIZED ALL AREAS AND REMOVE NON FUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS ITEMS NOT USED FOR RESTAURANT.

Mar 13, 2018

License

8 minor violations.

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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow

Inspector notes: INSPECTORS OBSERVATION: WARE WASHING MACHINE IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAIN, HAS BUS BIN COLLECTING WASTE WATER FROM WARE WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCT MANAGEMENT:TO REPAIR WARE MACHINE FOR PROPER CONNECTION AND DRAINAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: INSPECTORS OBSERVATION: SIDE DOUBLE DOOR OPENING TO REFUGE CONTAINERS OUTSIDE NOT PROTECTED FROM PEST ENTRY AND REAR DOOR BOTH HAS HALF INCH GAP INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: TO REPAIR DOOR FOR TIGHT SEAL FOR PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSPECTORS OBSERVATION: REACH IN COOLERS WITH DAMAGED GASKETS (TWO DOOR PREP COOLER, TWO DOOR STANDING COOLER, REAR TWO DOOR STANDING COOLER). UNSEALED WOOD SURFACES IN BASEMENT OFFICE SPACE AREA. INSTRUCT MANAGEMENT: TO REPAIR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN; SEAL ALL EXPOSED WOOD.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: INSPECTOR OBSERVATION: EXPOSED BRICK IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AND DRY FOOD STOCK AREA AS WELL AS FRONT WAIT STATION AREA. LIGHT COVERS IN KITCHEN ARE DIRTY. HOLES IN WALLS ABOVE/SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCT MANAGEMENT: TO MAKE WALLS SMOOTH SURFACE, EASY CLEANABLE; SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS; CLEAN ALL DIRTY LIGHT COVERS.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: INSPECTORS OBSERVATION: DAMAGED LIGHTING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA; LIGHT ARE NOT SHIELDED IN REAR FOOD AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: TO REPAIR LIGHTING AND ENSURE LIGHTS ARE SHIELDED.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: INSPECTORS OBSERVATION: EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR DOOR.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSPECTOR OBSERVATION: SLOW DRAINING OF HAND SINK NEAR WARE WASHING MACHINE; NO BLACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: TO REPAIR DRAINAGE AND INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Casa De Luna Mexican Grill — Smokey BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Casa De Luna Mexican Grill — Smokey BBQ on file is from Apr 10, 2018. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Casa De Luna Mexican Grill — Smokey BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Casa De Luna Mexican Grill — Smokey BBQ.

Has Casa De Luna Mexican Grill — Smokey BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Casa De Luna Mexican Grill — Smokey BBQ have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Casa De Luna Mexican Grill — Smokey BBQ 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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