El Nuevo Mexicano
Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025
74
Score
EL NUEVO MEXICANO, located at 2914 N Clark St in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on September 2, 2025, resulting in a score of 74. The inspection identified six minor violations, with notable issues including adequate handwashing sinks, properly labeled food, and the correct use and storage of wiping cloths. Historically, this Mexican/Latin establishment has maintained a pattern of mostly low-risk inspections over its 28 recorded evaluations.
28
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 2, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Feb 9, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 13, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Oct 26, 2022
Recent Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
64
Oct 7, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
64
Apr 19, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Apr 9, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
39
Oct 24, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
47
Jun 26, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 18, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Nov 2, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Oct 26, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Jul 26, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 5, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 24, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 26, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Oct 22, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 6, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
May 7, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Jan 8, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 5, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
May 18, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 26, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 25, 2010
Consultation
2 minor violations.
90
Jan 19, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Jan 19, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Jan 11, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 11, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — Sep 2, 2025 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA, BAR, AND REAR COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE BINS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
43
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR
45
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BIG OPENING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMGED WALL TILES BEHIND LAW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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