Maya's Nayarit Inc — Costa Alegre
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2022
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Score
Inspectors have visited Maya's Nayarit Inc — Costa Alegre six times, with records going back to 2019. The most recent visit was on Dec 8, 2022. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Maya's Nayarit Inc — Costa Alegre's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 8, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 8, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE GASKETS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASE COVING STRIP PEELING OFF THE WALL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REATTACH AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 6, 2022
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (STEAK, BEANS, RICE) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER ARRIVED AT END OF INSPECTION AND IS NOW ON SITE.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 11/29/22 REPORT #2567734: VIOLATION #38 (6-501.111) FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS (IDPH LICENSE, REPORTS, ETC.) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN MULTIPLE COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE GASKETS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASE COVING STRIP PEELING OFF THE WALL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REATTACH AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 29, 2022
Routine
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS (IDPH LICENSE, REPORTS, ETC.) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE FOR THE SANITIZER (BLEACH) BEING USED FOR SANITIZING. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF A SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE ARRIVED WITH CHLORINE TEST STRIPS AT TIME OF INSPECTION, TEST STRIPS NOW ON SITE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. SINK IS INOPERABLE; WATER WAS TURNED OFF BELOW AT PIPES UPON ARRIVAL. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT REPAIRED SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND HOT AND COLD WATER NOW PROVIDED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION WIHT A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT; KIT NOW ON SITE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES CAPABLE OF TAKING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE ARRIVED W/ A METAL STEM THERMOMETER AT TIME OF INSPECTION; THERMOMETER NOW ON SITE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN MULTIPLE COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE GASKETS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASE COVING STRIP PEELING OFF THE WALL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REATTACH AND MAINTAIN.
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May 24, 2021
License
8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON LIGHSHIELD COVERS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB IN FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 12, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AT 46.4F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 4, 2019
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AT 49.3F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT EITHER OF THE 2 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: BOTH WASHROOMS DOORS ARE NOT SELF-CLOSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON BOTH DOORS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maya's Nayarit Inc — Costa Alegre last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maya's Nayarit Inc — Costa Alegre on file is from Dec 8, 2022. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maya's Nayarit Inc — Costa Alegre?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Maya's Nayarit Inc — Costa Alegre.
Has Maya's Nayarit Inc — Costa Alegre's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maya's Nayarit Inc — Costa Alegre have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Maya's Nayarit Inc — Costa Alegre 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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