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Machetes Pa Matar El Hambre — Big Quesadillas Machetes

4888 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 11, 2018
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2014, Machetes Pa Matar El Hambre — Big Quesadillas Machetes has eight inspections in the public record. On Apr 11, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Machetes Pa Matar El Hambre — Big Quesadillas Machetes's record stops at Apr 11, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited five times.

Machetes Pa Matar El Hambre — Big Quesadillas Machetes' latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 11, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT CONDIMENT COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, COOLER AT 53.9*F AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MUST MAINTAIN FOOD PRODUCT AT 40*F OR BELOW. CONDIMENT COOLER TAGGED. DO NOT USE.CRITICAL7-38-005A.
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, SOUR CREAM 53.7*F, PRE COOKED/COOLED SAUCES GREEN PEPPER/W OIL 46.8*F, LIGHT RED SAUCE 46.7*F, AND DARK RED SAUCE 50.1*F AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DENATURE AND DISPOSE OF THERE SAUCES MUST BE KEPT 40*F, OR BELOW CRITICAL 7-38-005A.
3
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL ON THE REAR FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR STOVE TOP NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jan 25, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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95
Jan 4, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
34
90
Mar 10, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TOI CLEAN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR FRONT WITH BEOKEN TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO FLOOR UNDER THE REAR HAND SINK/DISH SINK NOT CLEAN,ALSO BEHIND REAR COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL UNDER REAR KITCHEN HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. ALSO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA, CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR REST ROOM.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, GIVEN COPY OF REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
45
82
Jul 8, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 30, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER DOOR GASKETS OF PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
45
82
Sep 17, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR UNPLUGGED AND NOT WORKING PROPERLY. TAGGED REFRIGERATION UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
2
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STOVETOP WITH RUSTY SURFACE. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANBALE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CONTAINING RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST AND PAINT. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELF BELOW GRILL NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTOR SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Machetes Pa Matar El Hambre — Big Quesadillas Machetes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Machetes Pa Matar El Hambre — Big Quesadillas Machetes on file is from Apr 11, 2018. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Machetes Pa Matar El Hambre — Big Quesadillas Machetes?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Machetes Pa Matar El Hambre — Big Quesadillas Machetes.

Has Machetes Pa Matar El Hambre — Big Quesadillas Machetes' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Machetes Pa Matar El Hambre — Big Quesadillas Machetes have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Machetes Pa Matar El Hambre — Big Quesadillas Machetes means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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