El Mezquite Inc. — El Mezquite
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
78
Score
EL MEZQUITE INC., located at 1756 W 18th St, Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on November 19, 2025, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations related to food and non-food contact surfaces, as well as plumbing. Across 17 recorded inspections, EL MEZQUITE INC. has historically maintained a low-risk status.
17
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Nov 5, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Oct 19, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Aug 16, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Oct 7, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 12, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Apr 11, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
55
Jun 15, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 10, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 23, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Dec 28, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jun 11, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
May 27, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 7, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 31, 2013
License
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — Nov 19, 2025 Inspection
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE RACKS INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN COOLER HAS RUST ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANBLE, RUST FREE SURFACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE LOWER/SIDE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE REAR REACH IN FREEZER WITH STAINS, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THERE IS A LEAK AT THE P-TRAP UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE REAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: THE CFM ON SITE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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