El Mariachi Restaurant

1646 W 18Th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 30, 2012
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Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on May 30, 2012. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. El Mariachi Restaurant's record stops at May 30, 2012, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
May 30, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 22, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: THE FRONT COUNTER WITH THE COFFEE MACHINE HAS NO EXPOSED HAND SINK, A HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO A FOOD PREPARATION/SERVICE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE RAW WOOD STEAM TABLE FRAME IS NOT SANITARY, SMOOTH AND SEAL THE RAW WOOD SO IT CAN BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE DINING AREA FLOOR IS MISSING SOME FLOOR TILES AND THE REAR KITCHEN BASEBOARDS ARE DIRTY AND NOT COVED, REPAIR THE FLOOR SO IT IS EASY TO CLEAN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE MEN'S ROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTALL A DOOR CLOSING DEVICE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Mariachi Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Mariachi Restaurant on file is from May 30, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has El Mariachi Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Mariachi Restaurant have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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