Mamacita's Restaurant

2439 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 28, 2010

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Mamacita's Restaurant is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Jul 28, 2010. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Mamacita's Restaurant since Jul 28, 2010, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mamacita's Restaurant is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 28, 2010

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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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.LADIE'S HAND SINK SHELF IN POOR REPAIR. LARGE GAP BETWEEN SHELF AND WALL.MUST REPAIR.MOP SINK NOT IN USE MUST REORGANIZE ROOM REMOVE ITEMS IN FRONT OF MOP SINK.

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 DEEP FRYER (GREASE BUILD-UP)

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..BROKEN WALL AROUND TOILET PAPER HOLDER IN MEN'S ROOM MUST REPAIR.

Jul 21, 2010

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FOUND DISPLAY PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE( AIR TEMP OF 48F TO 50.7F).POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED IN IT(GUACAMOLE,COOKED GROUND BEEF, CHEESE,ETC.).TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FAX#312 746-4240.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO62504-10

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED FROM ABOVE UNIT.CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 48.7F; GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 50F; DICED TOMATOES AT TEMPOF 48.6F; CHEESE AT TEMP OF 48F; BEANS SALAD AT TEMP OF 50.2F;GROUND BEEF SAT TEMP OF 52F.FOUND THREE LARGE CONTAINERS OF COOKED REFRIED BEANS AT TEMP OF 52F TO 56.7F;ALSO PULLED COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 56F TO 56.8F IN WALK-IN COOLER (COOLER TEMP OF 41.3F).ALSO FOUND COOKED RICE STORED IN STEAM TABLE AT TEMP OF 118F TO 128F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 60 VALUE 800.INSTRUCTED TO REHEAT FOOD AT 165F AND ABOVE,PRIOR TO PUT FOOD IN HOT HOLDING UNIT.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO62504-10

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-6-08,REPORT #152633.(#32)DAMAGE GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO UNUSED HOOD VENT.MUST REPAIR.(#32)DOOR LATCHES NOT WORKING ON 2 REACH IN COOLER DOORS ACROSS FROM HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR.(#32)DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER DOOR (RIGHT)NEXT TO HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA.(#35) MISSING DOOR ACROSS FROM MEN"S WASHROOM.MUST INSTALL.(#35)DAMAGED DOORS TO PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO62505-11

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

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 DEEP FRYER (GREASE BUILD-UP)

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.BROKEN WALL AROUND TOILET PAPER HOLDER IN MEN'S ROOM MUST REPAIR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mamacita's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mamacita's Restaurant on file is from Jul 28, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mamacita's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mamacita's Restaurant.

Has Mamacita's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mamacita's Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mamacita's Restaurant 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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