Lindo Mexico
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2015
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Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Lindo Mexico, the earliest from 2010. On Sep 23, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Public records show no inspections at Lindo Mexico since Sep 23, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Lindo Mexico trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Sep 23, 2015
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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* 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 15, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BROWNISH AND BLACK MOLD INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 WASHRROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 8, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING LIDS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Sep 3, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: LARGE 3-DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 49.8F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. INSTD TO USE OTHER REFRIGERATION/FREEZERS ON SITE.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN LARGE 3-DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.9F-49.9F, LARGE DEEP CONTAINER OF RAW BEEF, 15 PACKAGES OF CHEESE, CONTAINER OF SOUR CREAM, AND CONTAINERS OF CUT MELONS. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED AND DENATURED SAME. APPROX 25LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING LIDS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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May 21, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: THE THREE DOOR COOLER HAS AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 61 F. THE COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REPAIRED AND RE-INSPECTED TO ENSURE IT WILL HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 40 F OR LESS.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: 45 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS RICE WATER (50.1 F), CUT MELONS/FRUIT (59.5 F), COOKED RICE (60.1 F) AND CHEESE (60.4 F) WAS FOUND BEING HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY $180.00 WORTH OF PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DESTROYED AT THIS TIME. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 40 f OR LESS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WOOD FRAME UNDER THE COOKING RANGE IS GREASY, CLEAN AND RESEAL AS NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN IN SANITARY CONDITION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE ICE CREAM DIPPING WELL, STOVE AND CHEST FREEZER ARE DIRTY AND/OR FULL OF FROST. MAINTAIN THE ABOVE IN SANITARY CONDITION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS UNDER THE PREP TABLES ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL THREE FOOD HANDLERS HAVE NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD. OBTAIN AND USE ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jan 23, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM AND BOTTOM OF FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREA AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO THREE DOOR COOLER AND PROVIDE A COVING FOR WALLBASE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM OF KITCHEN. SOME AREAS OF WALLS AROUND SINKS AND URINALS IN MENS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR AND MISSING TILE; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE END CAPS FOR SHIELDS OF LIGHTS WITHOUT THEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. ONE SINK IN WOMENS WASHROOM HAS NO RUNNING WATER AND ONE IN MENS WASHROOM. ONE FAUCET KNOB IN MENS MISSING; REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Jan 11, 2011
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.STORE PLASTIC WARE PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM UNUSED PREP COOLER,GRILL TABLE,SHELVING UNITS,DIPPING WELL,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE & COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
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Sep 17, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES AND REMOVE CARDBOARD COVERING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWEL MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Feb 2, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. KNIVES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES AND RAW WOOD TABLE AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; REACH IN FREEZER, FRYER, AND MICROWAVE OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER SHELVING UNITS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST PAINT WALLS AT REAR STORAGE AREA, AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES NEAR CEILING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST SEAL GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lindo Mexico last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lindo Mexico on file is from Sep 23, 2015. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lindo Mexico?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Lindo Mexico.
Has Lindo Mexico's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lindo Mexico have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lindo 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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