El Nuevo Sol De Mexico
Last inspected: May 7, 2020
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Score
Inspectors have visited El Nuevo Sol De Mexico 12 times, with records going back to 2012. The most recent visit was on May 7, 2020. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Public records show no inspections at El Nuevo Sol De Mexico since May 7, 2020, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 7, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISLOSURE ON THE MENU AND ASTERISK THE FOOD THAT IS BEING SERVED UNDERCOOK OR MEDUIM RARE ON THE MENU,PLACARDS AND OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 N0 CITAION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PERSON IN CHARGE PASSED THE SANITATION EXAM 2 MONTHS AGO. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFRICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38 012 NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE FIRST COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAK BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA ND REAR AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 29, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 8-14-18 INSPECTION # 2200920. VIOLATION 60. PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.7-42-090.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 20, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 A FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(G) OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY-TO -EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and held in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 5�C (41�F) or less for a maximum of 7 days. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS NEED PROPER LABELS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, NAME AND ADDRESS OF BUSSINESS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMUALTION. OBSERVED UNDER GRILL WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN
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Aug 14, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 A FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(G) OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY-TO -EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and held in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 5�C (41�F) or less for a maximum of 7 days. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 (C) OBSERVED 10 LIVE COCKROACHES OF ALL DIFFERENT LIFE STAGES WITHIN KITHCEN AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE PRESENCE OF ROACHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMUALTION. OBSERVED UNDER GRILL WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS NEED PROPER LABELS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, NAME AND ADDRESS OF BUSSINESS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN GASKETS.
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Apr 28, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER WITH ICE ACCUMULATION ADJACET TO GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED KNIFE RACK DIRTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED PAINTED FLOOR WORN AWAY AT REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PAINT OR TILE FLOOR. NOTED MISSING FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AT REAR STORAGE AREA HAS SMALL HOLES WHICH NEED REPAIR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR
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Jul 18, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES AND A HOLE THROUGH THE CUTTING BOARD. ALSO PREP COOLER ADJACENT TO THE GRILL HAS RUST ON THE STORAGE RACKS. GROCERY BAGS ARE PROHIBITED, DISCONTINUE USE FOR STORING FOOD IN FREEZER/COOLER. EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE 1-DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD, CLEAN RACKS AND DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR OF STOVE AND FRYER. INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR COOLER AND 1-DOOR FREEZER IN REAR. LOWER SHELVE ON PREP TABLE NEAR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR DRY STORAGE, PREP AREA, AND CUSTOMER DINING AREAS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 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 WALL AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR DAMAGED. WALL WHERE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3-COMP SINK ARE LOCATED IS NOT CLEAN. MISSING WALL TILES ON LOWER WALL BY TV. ALSO, FILTERS AND HOOD HAVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; CUSTOMER DINING AREA, AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN COOKING AND/OR PREPPING. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIME WHEN COOKING OR PREPPING IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 16, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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Oct 30, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND TOP OF REFRIGERATOR NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS/DISHWASHING AREAS. FOUND MISSING FLOOR TILES BELOW 3COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING LIGHT BULBS AT LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Apr 15, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AT MAIN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.(GREASE/ FOOD DEBRIS)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN.(EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP)
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Sep 18, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS, HOLES, CREVICES, AND SEAMS ON WALLS AND CEILING PANELS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Sep 11, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Operation failed to provide unthreaded faucet at mop sink. CODE 38 : INSPECTION # 130032 DATE : 11/06/12. Must provide backflow prevention device on mop sink. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS, HOLES, CREVICES, AND SEAMS ON WALLS AND CEILING PANELS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Nov 6, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND SHELF. OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE BIN INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IS BROKEN AND HAS EXPOSED INSULATION(SOUTH PANEL).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH FOOD GRADE ITEMS OR REPLACE UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER, BOTTOM PART.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNEVEN CEMENT FLOOR BY THE FRONT DOOR AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE DIRTY AND BROKEN CAULKING AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, RE-CAULK SAID AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE UNTHREADED FAUCET AT MOP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Nuevo Sol De Mexico last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Nuevo Sol De Mexico on file is from May 7, 2020. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Nuevo Sol De Mexico?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Nuevo Sol De Mexico.
Has El Nuevo Sol De Mexico's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Nuevo Sol De Mexico have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Nuevo Sol De Mexico means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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