Maderos Latin Grill & Bar

1800-1802 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2019
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Score
Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Maderos Latin Grill & Bar stretching back to 2018. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 21, 2019. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Note that Maderos Latin Grill & Bar's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 21, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Maderos Latin Grill & Bar's 61 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND OF SUCH ITEMS ON BOTH BRUNCH AND REGULAR MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL OF THE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR THE WRITTEN CLEANING POLICY FOR A VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENT INCLUDING SUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF DISINFECTANT, DISPOSABLE APRON, MASK ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW UNCOOKED FISH IN CEVICHE AND SERVED RAW. MUST OBTAIN RECORDS OF SUCH RAW FISH BEING HELD FROZEN BY PURVEYOR FOR THE REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE OR FREEZE ON PREMISES AND MAINTAIN LOGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NEWLY INSTALLED WALL COVERING IN KITCHEN NEXT TO THE WEST WALL EXHAUST HOOD REPAIRED WITH EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM. MUST REMOVE SPRAY FOAM TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF EXTERIOR DOOR IN WASHROOM HALLWAY WITH AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.
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Oct 16, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL OF THE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR THE WRITTEN CLEANING POLICY FOR A VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENT INCLUDING SUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF DISINFECTANT, DISPOSABLE APRON, MASK ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW UNCOOKED FISH IN CEVICHE AND SERVED RAW. MUST OBTAIN RECORDS OF SUCH RAW FISH BEING HELD FROZEN BY PURVEYOR FOR THE REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE OR FREEZE ON PREMISES AND MAINTAIN LOGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS OF SUCH ITEMS ON BOTH BRUNCH AND REGULAR MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 11-8-18 #2232927 NOT CORRECTED.#55- FOUND BRICK WALL BY SOUTH-EAST HOOD,REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
57
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF EXTERIOR DOOR IN WASHROOM HALLWAY WITH AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES BEING IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDERS.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED TABLEWARE THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. ALL TABLEWARE MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION, WRAPPED,COVERED ETC.
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Oct 11, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. NONE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT SINK WITH A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS, RAW EGGS, BEING STORED IN TWO COOLERS ON TOP SHELVING ABOVE FRESH READY TO EAT VEGETABLES. RAW EGGS ON TOP SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER ABOVE ASSORTED READY TO EAT BAGGED LEAFY GREENS, CUT FRESH FRUIT. RAW EGGS STORED ON TOP SHELVING ABOVE UNCOVERED FRESH READY TO EAT LETTUCE IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER. ALL FOODS REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL OF THE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR THE WRITTEN CLEANING POLICY FOR A VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENT INCLUDING SUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF DISINFECTANT, DISPOSABLE APRON, MASK ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW UNCOOKED FISH IN CEVICHE AND SERVED RAW. MUST OBTAIN RECORDS OF SUCH RAW FISH BEING HELD FROZEN BY PURVEYOR FOR THE REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE OR FREEZE ON PREMISES AND MAINTAIN LOGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS OF SUCH ITEMS ON BOTH BRUNCH AND REGULAR MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
25
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 11-8-18 #2232927 NOT CORRECTED.#55- FOUND BRICK WALL BY SOUTH-EAST HOOD,REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS FROM 11-8-18 #2232927. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF EXTERIOR DOOR IN WASHROOM HALLWAY WITH AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES BEING IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDERS.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED TABLEWARE THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. ALL TABLEWARE MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION, WRAPPED,COVERED ETC.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK ON NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
51
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 8, 2018
License
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOOD EMPLOYEES and CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with LAW, to the PERSON IN CHARGE, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through FOOD, in accordance with the law. FOOD EMPLOYEES and CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with LAW, to the PERSON IN CHARGE, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through FOOD, in accordance with the law. OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED - -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events: A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall have procedures for EMPLOYEES to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. The procedures shall address the specific actions EMPLOYEES must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of EMPLOYEES, consumers, FOOD, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, DATE MARKING ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOODS ON MENU THAT PERTAIN TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOUND PRINTED ON THE MENU WERE NOT NOTED OR DISCLOSED. MUST DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION PROVIDE AT EAST HOOD ABOVE 6 BURNER STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT MOP SINK AND ALSO AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLUTTER OUTSIDE(UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND LITTER) THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.KEEP AREA FREE OF LITTER TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BRICK WALL BY SOUTH-EAST HOOD,REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. CRACKED WALL BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLER AND HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN,REPAIR. SMALL HOLES ON WALL AT SOUTH BY THE METAL SHELVE,SEAL.SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON CEILING AND WALL THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE OFFICE AND FUTURE LIQUOR ROOM,SEAL FLOOR BETWEEN WOOD TILES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Maderos Latin Grill & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Maderos Latin Grill & Bar on file is from Oct 21, 2019. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Maderos Latin Grill & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Maderos Latin Grill & Bar.

Has Maderos Latin Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Maderos Latin Grill & Bar have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Maderos Latin Grill & Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.