El Mezquite
Last inspected: Jan 24, 2013
78
Score
EL MEZQUITE, located at 1756 W 18th St in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 24, 2013, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations related to food labeling, equipment maintenance, and surface cleanliness. Across three recorded inspections, EL MEZQUITE has consistently maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspection History
Jan 24, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Dec 22, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 21, 2011
License
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Jan 24, 2013 Inspection
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATORS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS FOR LIGHTS ABOVE TWO COMP SINK IN REAR KITCHEN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK OF ONE FAUCET AT THREE COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.
38
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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