El Maya
Last inspected: Aug 24, 2017
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Score
El Maya appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 24, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. El Maya's record stops at Aug 24, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting El Maya on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Aug 24, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND TOP OF REFRIGERATOR NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST SHIELD.
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Dec 1, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Feb 25, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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May 29, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP ON UPPER PORTION OF 3-DOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ICE AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Jul 22, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT CLEAN DISHES ON THE STORAGE RACK TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE SOILED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA ARE SOILED WITH FOOD/DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 13, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT POSTED. PROVIDED MANAGER WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY AND MUST POST IN PUBLIC VIEW.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE SPRAYER SINK AND INTERIOR OF UNUSED REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN WALLS.
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Dec 10, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: UNUSED SMALL DISH MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
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Dec 7, 2012
License
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER AT THIS TIME. 0PPM AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE COOKING AND FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT. GIVEN LICENSE RE-INSPECTION REQUEST FORM TO BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO C.D.P.H WHEN MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING. WOODEN BLOCKS USED TO PROP UP DISH MACHINE DRYING RACK AND MICROWAVE OVEN ON COOKS LINE. MUST USE CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE BIN OF ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LADIES WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE (3) STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. UNUSED SMALL DISH MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN TALL WHITE (LEFT SIDE) REACH-IN COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Maya last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Maya on file is from Aug 24, 2017. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Maya?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Maya.
Has El Maya's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Maya have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Maya 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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