Mayan Sol-La Esquinita Del Sabor
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2015
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The health department has logged four inspections at Mayan Sol-La Esquinita Del Sabor, the earliest from 2013. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 15, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Mayan Sol-La Esquinita Del Sabor is from Jan 15, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Mayan Sol-La Esquinita Del Sabor on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jan 15, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BASEMENT AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER IN MEAT COOLER UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, MUST PROVIDE,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Feb 7, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood and filters, steam table, cooking equipment, interior of coolers and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in basement and along wallbase in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs and install missing end caps on light shields.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust fan inside men's toilet room not working. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuously inside all coolers.
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Jan 29, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Pest control logbook not provided or maintaned on premises. Intructed manager to obtain licensed pest control company to service premises and provide written pest control logbook with all written documents. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood and filters, steam table, cooking equipment, interior of coolers and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in basement and along wallbase in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs and install missing end caps on light shields.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust fan inside men's toilet room not working. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuously inside all coolers.
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Aug 27, 2013
License
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE RUST ON BOTTOM PANELS OF STEAM TABLE AND ONE PREP TABLE; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND SEAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA, MOP SINK AND EXPOSED SINK AT BAR AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AT PREP AREA, BAR AND BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DRIED FOOD AND STAINS ON WALLS THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ANN REPAINT WALLS. WALL INSIDE FRONT DINING ROOM CLOSET IN POOR REPAIR AND WITH OPENINGS AND UNFINISHED WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPAINT AND SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS INSIDE CLOSET AND FINISH/SEAL WOOD WALLS AT BAR AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AND MISSING END CAPS ABOVE PREP REACH IN COOLER AT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPES AND FAUCET FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mayan Sol-La Esquinita Del Sabor last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mayan Sol-La Esquinita Del Sabor on file is from Jan 15, 2015. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mayan Sol-La Esquinita Del Sabor?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mayan Sol-La Esquinita Del Sabor.
Has Mayan Sol-La Esquinita Del Sabor's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mayan Sol-La Esquinita Del Sabor have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mayan Sol-La Esquinita Del Sabor 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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