Chili Pepper Mexican Grill

4004 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60641
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2010
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Chili Pepper Mexican Grill has three inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Aug 18, 2010, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Chili Pepper Mexican Grill's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 18, 2010; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 18, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. Seam at three compartment broken and water from one side going to other side. Instructed to weld seams or replace sink.
24
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Sink and equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor through-out not cleaned and along wallbase. Instructed to detail clean
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Backflow device not provided on utility sink. Instructed to install backflow device or remove threads from faucet.
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Jul 26, 2010
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Must have all coolers and freezers on and running at 40 F or below and frozen at 0 F or below.
2
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Sink and equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor through-out not cleaned and along wallbase. Instructed to detail clean
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile and walls not maintained. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile and seal all holes and openings in walls and ceiling.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light not provided in storage rooms or under exhaust hood. Instructed to provided adequate for areas. Light bulb not shielded under exhaust hood. Instructed to shield bulbs.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Backflow device not provided on utility sink. Instructed to install self closing device.
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Jul 6, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chili Pepper Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chili Pepper Mexican Grill on file is from Aug 18, 2010. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chili Pepper Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chili Pepper Mexican Grill.

Has Chili Pepper Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chili Pepper Mexican Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chili Pepper Mexican 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.