Lindo Mexico
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2015
67
Score
LINDO MEXICO, located at 3115 W 26th St in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on September 23, 2015, resulting in a score of 67. This inspection identified eight minor violations, including issues related to the presence of a certified food manager, the design and maintenance of food contact surfaces, and the cleanliness of equipment. Historically, LINDO MEXICO has predominantly received medium-risk ratings across its nine recorded inspections.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 23, 2015
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
67
Sep 15, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Oct 8, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Sep 3, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
May 21, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jan 23, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Jan 11, 2011
Routine
10 minor violations.
61
Sep 17, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Feb 2, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Violations — Sep 23, 2015 Inspection
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN THE TWO DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE GROCERY BAGS AND TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOZZLES WITH A CALCIUM BUILD UP ON THE TEA MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BY THE ICE CREAM FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHTS OVER THE AREA WHERE MEAT IS CUT IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB NOT FUNCTIONING ON ONE OF THE FAUCETS IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
45
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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